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'''Michael Scott Hopkins'''
==Biography==
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Michael S. Hopkins | |
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Status | Active |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Special assistant |
Space career | |
NASA Astronaut Candidate | |
Selection | 2009 NASA Group 20 |
Michael Scott Hopkins is a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, and a current NASA astronaut candidate.[1] Hopkins was selected in June 2009 as a member of the NASA Astronaut Group 20.
Biography
Early life and education
Michael Scott Hopkins was born in Lebanon, Missouri. He earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1992, where he played defensive back for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team.[2] He also holds a master's degree from Stanford University.
Career
Hopkins attended the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School as a flight test engineer. He was serving as a special assistant to the Vice Chairman (Joint Chiefs of Staff) at the Pentagon at the time of his selection for NASA Astronaut Group 20.[3]
Marriage and children
Hopkins is married and has two sons.[4]
References
- ^ NASA HQ (June 29, 2009). "NASA Selects New Astronauts for Future Space Exploration". NASA. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ^ Mumm, Susan (2009-07-14). "AE Alum Chosen for 2009 Astronaut Class". Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- ^ "In Their Own Words: Michael S. Hopkins". NASA. 2009-06-29.
- ^ Wood, Paul (2008-07-28). "NASA thinks former UI football player has right stuff". Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette.