Background
Leestma, David Cornell was born on May 6, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold Frederick and Lois Mae (Voorhorst) Leestma.
Astronaut flight crews operations director
Leestma, David Cornell was born on May 6, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold Frederick and Lois Mae (Voorhorst) Leestma.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1971. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1972.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1971; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1971; flight training, Vermont-10, Pensacola, Florida, 1973; flight training, Vermont-86, Glynco, Georgia, 1973; member flight crew, VF-124, San Diego, 1973-1974; member flight crew, VF-32, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1974-1977; operational test director, VX-4, Point Mugu, California, 1977-1980; astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, 1980-1993; retired, United States Navy, 1993; deputy director flight crew operations Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, 1990-1991; member 3 space shuttle flight crews, STS-41G, STS-28, and STS-45.
Association fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Married Patti Kay Opp, July 4, 1974. Children: Benjamin, Katie, Emily, Peter, Mary, Caleb.