Birthdate: September 11, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas, United States
Robert Laurel Crippen is a highly accomplished American retired naval officer, aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer, and astronaut. Throughout his career, he completed four spaceflights, serving as both pilot and commander on multiple missions. Crippen played pivotal roles in significant space programs, such as the Manned Orbiting Laboratory and the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests. After his time as an astronaut, he held various management positions at NASA and other institutions. Crippen has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and is respected as a fellow by esteemed aerospace organizations.
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