Mark T. Vande Hei
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About
Known for his career as a NASA astronaut. In July 2014, he served as an aquanaut during the NEEMO 18 underwater exploration mission on board the Aquarius underwater lab. He was submerged for a total of 9 days.
Before Fame
He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from St. John's University in 1989. Upon his graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army after successfully completing St. John's ROTC program.
Trivia
He began his career in the US Army as a combat engineer. He obtained his master's degree in applied physics in 1999 from Stanford University. In 2015, NASA announced his selection as an astronaut for ISS Expedition 51/52 in 2017.
Family Life
He was born in Falls Church, Virgina. He subsequently grew up in Minnesota.
Associated With
He served aboard the Aquarius for the NEEMO 18 underwater exploration mission alongside Thomas Pesquet.
