Richard Mastracchio

Richard Mastracchio, born on February eleventh, nineteen sixty, is a distinguished American engineer and former NASA astronaut. With a remarkable career in aerospace, he has participated in three NASA Space Shuttle missions, showcasing his expertise as a mission specialist.

In addition to his shuttle missions, Mastracchio served as a flight engineer on the Soyuz TMA-11M during the long-duration Expedition thirty-eight and Expedition thirty-nine missions aboard the International Space Station. His contributions to space exploration have been significant, reflecting his dedication and skill in the field.

Currently, he holds the position of senior director of operations for commercial resupply services at Orbital ATK, where he continues to influence the future of space logistics and operations.