Luke Delaney (astronaut)
Luke Delaney (born 1979), major, retired, U.S. Marine Corps, grew up in Debary, Florida. He graduated from Deltona High School in Deltona, Florida. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of North Florida and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is a distinguished naval aviator who participated in exercises throughout the Asia-Pacific region and conducted combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As a test pilot, he executed numerous flights evaluating weapon systems integration, and he served as a test pilot instructor. Delaney most recently worked as a research pilot at NASA’s Langley Research Center, in Hampton, Virginia, where he supported airborne science missions. Including his NASA career, Delaney logged more than 3,700 flight hours on 48 models of jet, propeller, and rotary wing aircraft.
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| Born | 1979 (age 41–42) |
| Status | Active |
| Alma mater | Deltona High School University of North Florida Naval Postgraduate School |
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| Selection | NASA Group 23 |
In November 2021 he was selected as NASA astronaut.[1]