Background
Fincke, Edward Michael Mike was born on March 14, 1967 in Pittsburgh. Son of Edward and Alma Fincke.
Fincke, Edward Michael Mike was born on March 14, 1967 in Pittsburgh. Son of Edward and Alma Fincke.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989. Bachelor of Science in Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989. Master of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautics, Stanford University, 1990.
Msc in Physical Science (Planetary Geology), University Houston, 2001.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1989, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, various assignments, 1990—1994, lieutenant colonel, member 39th flight test squadron, flight test engineer Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 1994—1996. Flight test liaison United States Air Force, Gifu Test Center, Gifu Air Base, Japan, 1996. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1996.
Astronaut International Space Station Expedition, 2001.
Member of British Interplanetary Society, Geological Society of America.
Married Renita Saikia. 2 children.