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Birth Day | July 28, 1970 |
Birth Place | Missouri |
Age | 53 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Net worth
Robert Behnken, the esteemed astronaut hailing from Missouri, has made impressive strides in his career, both in and out of space. With his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the field, it is no surprise that Robert Behnken's net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. Alongside his partner Douglas Hurley, he has participated in groundbreaking space missions and played a pivotal role in advancing space exploration. Behnken's dedication and passion for his work have enabled him to achieve considerable success and leave an indelible mark on the world of space science.
After ascending to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force, this military test pilot worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a Mission Specialist for the March, 2008 STS-123 flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. He also participated in a later Endeavour mission, STS-130.
After receiving degrees in mechanical engineering and physics from Washington University in St. Louis, he earned a doctorate from the California Institute of Technology.
He was the recipient of an Air Force Achievement Medal and two Air Force Commendation Medals.
He married Hawaiian-born oceanographer and fellow NASA astronaut K. Megan McArthur.
In 2012, he succeeded Peggy Whitson as Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA.