Biographies of U.S. Astronauts

DeLucas

Lawrence James "Larry"

USA

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Personal data

Birthdate:  11.07.1950
Birthplace:  Syracuse, New York
Marital status:  married
Children  three
Selection date:  06.08.1990
Selection group:  USML-1
Position:  PSP
Status:  Ret. 09.07.1992

Spaceflights

No. Mission Position Time Duration
1  STS-50 Columbia  PS  25.06. - 09.07.1992 13d 19h 30m 
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Total  13d 19h 30m 
           

Additional information

Bachelor of science and master of science in chemistry, 1972 and 1974, respectively; bachelor of science in physiological optics, 1979; doctorate in optometry, 1981 and Ph.D. in biochemistry, 1982 all from the University of Alabama, Birmingham; four honorary doctorate degrees; served as professor for different departments at University of Alabama in Birmingham; hobbies: Basketball, scuba diving, model airplanes, astronomy, reading.

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