Background
II, James Francis Reilly, was born on March 18, 1954 in Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, United States. Son of James Francis Reilly Ivadell Mary Nicholls Ruether.
II, James Francis Reilly, was born on March 18, 1954 in Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, United States. Son of James Francis Reilly Ivadell Mary Nicholls Ruether.
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences, University Texas at Dallas, 1977. Master of Science in Geosciences, University Texas at Dallas, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences, University Texas at Dallas, 1995.
Research scientist, scientific expedition to Maria Byrd Land, West Antarctica National Science Foundation, 1977-1978. Exploration geologist Santa Fe Minerals, Inc., Dallas, 1979-1980. Oil and gas exploration geologist to chief geologist, offshore region Enserch Exploration, Inc., 1980-1995.
Astronaut, mission specialist National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1995. Member GEOSAT committee, Norman., Oklahoma, 1993-1995. Crew member STS-89 (Shuttle-Mir), 1998, STS-104 (Shuttle to International Space Station), 2001.
Crew member, space electrician, STS-117 (Atlantis), 2007. Officer United States Naval Reserve.
Cubmaster Boy Scouts American, Mesquite, Texas, 1993-1995. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Association Petroleum Geologists, Dallas Computer-Oriented Geological Society (vice president 1990-1991), Naval Reserve Association, Tailhook Association, Reserve Officers Association, Association Space Explorers.
Married Jo Ann Strange, May 30, 1981. Children: James Francis III, Jason Alan, Mary Caitlin.