John Herrington
John Herrington | |
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Herrington in 2002 | |
| Born | John Bennett Herrington September 14, 1958 |
| Nationality | Chickasaw Nation, American |
| Education | BA: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, MS: Naval Postgraduate School, PhD: University of Idaho (2014) |
| Awards | Chickasaw Hall of Fame (2002) |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
| Rank | Commander, USN |
Time in space | 13d 18h 47m |
| Selection | NASA Group 16 (1996) |
| Missions | STS-113 |
Mission insignia | |
John Bennett Herrington (Chickasaw Nation, born September 14, 1958) is a retired United States Naval Aviator, engineer and former NASA astronaut. In 2002, Herrington became the first enrolled citizen of a Native American tribe to fly in space.