Stephen S. Oswald
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| NASA Astronaut | |
| Nationality | American |
| Status | Retired |
| Born | Stephen Scot Oswald 30 June 1951 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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Other names
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Stephen Scot Oswald |
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Other occupation
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Naval aviator, test pilot |
| USNA, B.S. 1973 | |
| Rank | Rear Admiral, USNR |
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Time in space
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33d 22h 30m |
| Selection | 1985 NASA Group 11 |
| Missions | STS-42, STS-56, STS-67 |
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Mission insignia
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| Retirement | January 2000 |
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Stephen Scot Oswald (born June 30, 1951) is a former NASA Astronaut.
Born June 30, 1951, in Seattle, Washington, but considers Bellingham, Washington, to be his hometown. He has three children, Monique, Janna, and Scott.
In 2002, his youngest brother, Navy SEAL Commander Peter G. Oswald was killed in El Salvador during a helicopter fast-roping accident during joint training exercises with the Salvadoran forces.
Oswald is married to Mary Bono who served as a Member of Congress from 1998–2013.
Graduated from Bellingham High School, Bellingham, Washington, in 1969; received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 1973.
Oswald is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America.
Member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, the Association of Space Explorers, the Naval Reserve Association, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Recipient of the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (2), the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal (2), the NASA Space Flight Medal (3), and various service awards.
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