Kjell N. Lindgren

Kjell N. Lindgren
NASA Astronaut
Nationality American
Status Active
Born January 23, 1973
Taipei, Republic of China
Other occupation
 Flight surgeon
Selection 2009 NASA Group

Kjell Norwood Lindgren is a current NASA astronaut.[1] Lindgren was selected in June 2009 as a member of the NASA Astronaut Group 20. He is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station as part of Expedition 45 in September 2015.[2]

Biography

Age 36, of League City, Texas; University of Texas Medical Branch - Wyle flight surgeon for NASA's Space Shuttle, Space Station and Constellation programs; born on 23 January 1973 in Taipei. Lindgren has degrees from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado State University, University of Colorado School of Medicine,[3] the University of Minnesota, and University of Texas Medical Branch.[4]

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

  1. ↑ NASA HQ (June 29, 2009). "NASA Selects New Astronauts for Future Space Exploration". NASA. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
  2. ↑ http://www.nasa.gov/press/2013/july/nasa-space-station-partners-announce-future-crew-members/
  3. ↑ "Lofty Ambitions". Retrieved 2011-09-15.
  4. ↑ "Biographical Data". Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. June 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2012.

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