Robert L. Curbeam Jr.
Robert Lee Curbeam Jr. is an astronaut and spaceflight crew member born on March 5, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, 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
- March 5, 1962
- Died
- N/A
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, Maryland,United States
Flights
3
Spacewalks
7
EVA time
45 hours, 34 minutes
In space
37 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes
Bio
Robert Lee Curbeam Jr. flew on STS-85, STS-98, and STS-116, logging 37d 14h 30m in space. The flight sequence placed Robert L. Curbeam Jr. in STS-85 as , STS-98 as Mission Specialist, and STS-116 as Mission Specialist, with each assignment adding another layer of spacecraft operations, crew coordination, and mission execution.
ISS assembly mission that delivered and installed the Destiny laboratory module. Added the primary United States laboratory to the International . ISS assembly mission that delivered the P5 truss and rewired station power systems. Robert Lee Curbeam Jr. is a former United States Navy captain and NASA astronaut who flew three Space Shuttle missions and performed seven .
Robert L. Curbeam Jr.'s career combines preparation, assigned responsibilities, and the specific mission work completed with each crew. The available family record lists married; 2 children. Left NASA astronaut service after mission assignments. The exact departure date is not listed.