Dominic L. Gorie
Dominic Lee Pudwill Gorie is an astronaut and spaceflight crew member born on May 2, 1957 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. NASA Astronaut Group 15, 1994 marked the formal start of the astronaut career. United States Navy service; astronaut and mission crew member shaped the technical and operational experience brought into crew training.
- Born
- May 2, 1957
- Died
- N/A
- Birthplace
- Lake Charles, Louisiana,United States
Flights
4
Spacewalks
0
EVA time
N/A
In space
49 days, 6 minutes
Bio
Dominic Lee Pudwill Gorie flew on STS-91, STS-99, STS-108, and STS-123, logging 48d 15h 18m in space. The flight sequence placed Dominic L. Gorie in STS-91 as Pilot, STS-99 as Pilot, STS-108 as , and STS-123 as Commander, with each assignment adding another layer of spacecraft operations, crew coordination, and mission execution.
Final Shuttle-Mir docking mission. Closed Phase 1 Shuttle-Mir operations and prepared NASA for International assembly. Shuttle Radar Topography Mission.
Dominic L. Gorie's career combines preparation, assigned responsibilities, and the specific mission work completed with each crew. The available family record lists married; 2 children. NASA or agency departure date not listed.