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Staib, David Paul Jr

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Staib
Staib
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American engineer military spaceflight engineer astronaut, 1985-1988. Left the astronaut corps in July 1988. Later worked at the Pentagon, then at Colorado Springs.

Bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Penn State, 1977. Master of science in systems management.

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Family
Astronaut
Country
USA
Agency
USAF
Bibliography
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Chronology

2 events

1955 June 20

  • Birth of David Paul Jr Staib - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Staib. American engineer military spaceflight engineer astronaut, 1985-1988. Left the astronaut corps in July 1988. Later worked at the Pentagon, then at Colorado Springs..

1985 September 1

  • DoD Astronaut Training Group 3 selected. - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Carretto, Crombie, DeArmond, Staib, Tittle.

    The group was selected to provide shuttle manned spaceflight engineers to operate military payloads.. Qualifications: USAF officers with bachelor's degree in science or engineering; four years experience in flying or space-related activities. Vision minimum 20/150 uncorrected, correctable to 20/20. Maximum sitting blood pressure of 140/90. Height between 150 and 193 cm.. 5 were selected from 160 candidates.