Mark Kelly
American politician, astronaut, and Navy captain (born 1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mark Edward Kelly (born February 21, 1964) is an American astronaut, engineer, writer, U.S. Navy Captain, and politician. He is the junior United States Senator from Arizona since December 2, 2020. He is the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Arizona, Preceded by ...
Mark Kelly | |
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United States Senator from Arizona | |
Assumed office December 2, 2020[1] | |
Preceded by | Martha McSally |
Personal details | |
Born | Mark Edward Kelly (1964-02-21) February 21, 1964 (age 60) Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (2018–present)[2] Independent (before 2018)[2] |
Spouse(s) | Amelia Babis (m. 1989; div. 2004) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Scott Kelly (twin brother) |
Education | United States Merchant Marine Academy (BS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) |
Space career | |
NASA Astronaut | |
Rank | Captain, USN |
Time in space | 54d 02h 04min |
Selection | NASA Astronaut Group 16, 1996 |
Missions | STS-108, STS-121, STS-124, STS-134 |
Mission insignia | |
Retirement | October 1, 2011[3] |
Website | markkelly |
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