James Dutton (astronaut)

James Dutton
Dutton in 2009
Born
James Patrick Dutton Jr.

(1968-11-20) November 20, 1968
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Other namesMash
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (BS)
University of Washington (MS)
Space career
NASA astronaut
RankColonel, USAF
Time in space
15d 2h 47m
SelectionNASA Group 19 (2004)
MissionsSTS-131
Mission insignia

James Patrick "Mash" Dutton Jr. (born November 20, 1968) is an engineer, former NASA astronaut pilot of the Class of 2004 (NASA Group 19), and a former test pilot in the US Air Force with the rank of colonel.