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🇺🇸 Matthew Dominick
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United States•Born 1981•NASA
Born
1981 · Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA
Selected
Astronaut class of 2017
Education
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of San Diego; M.S. in Systems Engineering, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.
1
Missions
240 days (5,760 hours)
Time in Space
0
EVAs
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EVA Hours
Flight History
First Flight
March 4, 2024
Last Flight
October 25, 2024
Biography
U.S. Navy test pilot who commanded SpaceX Crew-8 on a 232-day ISS mission. Known for his stunning astrophotography from orbit.
Mission Timeline
- Commander
SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour
SpaceX Crew-8 / Expedition 70/71/72
Launch: Mar 4, 2024Landing: Oct 25, 2024Duration: 235 days- Posted thousands of viral aurora and Earth photos
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