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Frederick Hauck is one of the famous Astronaut, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1941. Hailing from the vibrant city of California, Frederick Hauck is a proud citizen of United States.
Astronaut who piloted one Space Shuttle mission and served as commander of two.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Frederick Hauck continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Frederick Hauck |
|---|---|
| First Name: | Frederick |
| Last Name: | Hauck |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 11 |
| Birth Year: | 1941 |
| Age: | 82 years |
| Education: | United States Naval Test Pilot School; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; St. Albans School; Tufts University |
Career
He graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.
He commanded the first space flight after the Challenger explosion.
Family
He married Susan Cameron Bruce. He served as commander of the first mission after the Challenger explosion that killed Judith Resnik.
Frederick Hauck Timeline
1962
Hauck, a Naval ROTC student at Tufts University, was commissioned upon graduation in 1962 and reported to the destroyer USS Warrington, where he served 20 months as communications officer and Combat Information Center officer.
1965
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, for studies in mathematics and physics and for a brief time in 1965 studied the Russian language at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey.
1966
He commenced flight training at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, in 1966, and was designated a Naval Aviator, receiving his aviator wings in 1968.
1970
In August 1970, Hauck joined Attack Squadron 42 as a visual weapons delivery instructor in the A-6 Intruder.
1971
Naval Test Pilot School at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in 1971.
1974
In 1974, he reported as operations officer to commander, Carrier Air Wing Fourteen aboard USS Enterprise.
