Richard Hieb

Richard Hieb, born on September twenty-first, nineteen fifty-five, is a distinguished former NASA astronaut whose career spans multiple fields, including engineering and academia. He is celebrated for his contributions as a mission specialist on two Space Shuttle missions, STS-39 and STS-49, and for his role as a payload commander on STS-65, showcasing his expertise in space exploration.

After his tenure at NASA, Hieb transitioned to the private sector, where he made significant strides at AlliedSignal and Orbital. His impressive career continued as he spent fourteen years as an executive at Lockheed Martin, further solidifying his reputation in the aerospace industry.

Currently, Richard Hieb shares his wealth of knowledge and experience as a faculty member in the Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department at the University of Colorado Boulder. His journey reflects a commitment to advancing aerospace engineering and inspiring the next generation of engineers and astronauts.