Robert C. Springer
Robert Clyde Springer is an astronaut and spaceflight crew member born on May 21, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. NASA Astronaut Group 9, 1980 marked the formal start of the astronaut career. United States Marine Corps service; astronaut and mission crew member shaped the technical and operational experience brought into crew training.
- Born
- May 21, 1942
- Died
- N/A
- Birthplace
- St. Louis, Missouri,United States
Flights
2
Spacewalks
0
EVA time
N/A
In space
9 days, 21 hours, 32 minutes
Bio
Robert Clyde Springer flew on STS-29 and STS-38, logging 9d 21h 32m in space. The flight sequence placed Robert C. Springer in STS-29 as and STS-38 as Mission Specialist, with each assignment adding another layer of spacecraft operations, crew coordination, and mission execution.
Space Shuttle Discovery mission that deployed the TDRS-4 communications satellite. Continued rebuilding NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite network after the post-Challenger return to flight. Classified Department of Defense Space Shuttle Atlantis mission.
Robert C. Springer's career combines preparation, assigned responsibilities, and the specific mission work completed with each crew. The available family record lists married; 3 children. NASA or agency departure date not listed.