Kenneth Cockrell

About

Former Captain of the U.S. Navy who flew on five Space Shuttle missions.

Before Fame

He served in the U.S. Navy before becoming a research pilot at Johnson Space Center.

Trivia

He served as Mission Specialist on his first mission, piloted his second, and was Commander of his last three.

Family Life

He married Gabrielle Avina and they had three children.

Associated With

He is a pilot, like Chuck Yeager.