Mark Kelly Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Mark Kelly (Mark Edward Kelly)

Last Updated: 08 Jan, 2023 | Views: 1074

Age: 60

Profession: Astronaut

Other Profession(s): Rocket Scientist

Higher Education: Graduate

Mark Kelly Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
21 Feb, 1964 (60 Years 09 Months 15 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
New Jersey
Birth District
Orange
Birth Sign
Pisces
Religion
Christianity
Nationalities
American

Mark Kelly Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Mark Edward Kelly is a former astronaut, politician, and captain of the Navy from United States who has held the position of junior U.S. senator representing Arizona since 2020. He defeated incumbent Republican Martha McSally in the special election called after Senator John McCain's passing. He belonged to the Democratic Party. Before being chosen as a NASA Space Shuttle pilot in 1996, Kelly conducted combat sorties as a naval aviator during the Gulf War. He served his first space mission in 2001 as the STS-108's pilot, followed by STS-121 in 2006, STS-124 in 2008, and STS-134 in 2011, which was the Space Shuttle Endeavour's last flight.

Career:
In 1987: Kelly completed his initial training on the A-6E Intruder attack plane before becoming a naval aviator.
In 1996: Mark Kelly and Scott Kelly were selected as Space Shuttle pilots by NASA.
In 2006: He piloted STS-121 Discovery, the second "Return to Flight" mission since Columbia went down in February 2003.
In 2012: SpaceX announced Kelly would be part of an independent safety advisory panel.
In 2022: Kelly defeated Republican Blake Masters in the general election for reelection.

Achievements and Awards:
Kelly has earned one Legion of Merit, two Defense Superior Service Medals, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, four Air Medals, one Navy Achievement Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, two Southwest Asia Service Medals, two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, one Navy Expeditionary Medal, a NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and an Overseas Service Ribbon.

Unknown Facts:
Kelly flew STS-108, which was his first space mission. On December 5, 2001, Endeavour launched on the year's final Shuttle mission after a number of delays.
Kelly is the co-founder and strategic advisor of Tucson-based World View Enterprises, a company that explores near-space.
 

Mark Kelly Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 178 cm
In Meters 1.78 m
In Feet & Inches 5'8"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 73 kg
In Pounds 160 Ibs
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Bald

Mark Kelly Family, Wife

Father's Name
Richard Kelly
Mother's Name
Patricia Kelly
Spouse
Gabby Giffords, Amelia Victoria Babis
Brother(s)
Scott Kelly
Daughter(s)
Claudia Kelly, Claire Kelly

Mark Kelly Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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