Frank L. Culbertson Jr.
Frank Culbertson | |
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Culbertson in 2001 | |
| Born | Frank Lee Culbertson Jr. May 15, 1949 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Defense Superior Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
| Rank | Captain, USN |
Time in space | 143d 14h 50m |
| Selection | NASA Group 10 (1984) |
Total EVAs | 1 |
Total EVA time | 5h 4m |
| Missions | STS-38 STS-51 Expedition 3 (STS-105 / STS-108) |
Mission insignia | |
| Retirement | August 24, 2002 |
Frank Lee Culbertson Jr. (born May 15, 1949) (Capt, USN, Ret.) is an American former naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer, NASA astronaut, graduate of the US Naval Academy, and member of the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame. He served as the commander of the International Space Station for almost four months in 2001 and was the only U.S. citizen not on Earth when the September 11 attacks occurred.