Background

Ross, Jerry L. was born on January 20, 1948 in Crown Point, Indiana, United States. Son of Donald J. and Phyllis E. Ross.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1970. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University. Graduate Test Flight Engineer, United States Air Force Test Pilot School, 1976.

Doctor of Science (honorary), Purdue University.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1970, retired, 2000. Researcher ramjet engring division Air Force Aeropropulsion Lan, Wright-Patterso Air Force Base, Ohio, 1972—1974. Laboratory executive officer, chief management operations office Wright Patterson Air Force Base Laboratories, Dayton, 1974—1975.

Flight test engineer, supervisor crew member 6510th. Flight Test Engineering United States Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1976—1979. Payload officer, flight controller Lyndon Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1979—1980, chief vehicle integration test office.

Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1980. Chief astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration Engineering and Safety Center.

Achievements

• Jerry L. Ross has been listed as a noteworthy astronaut by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of International Academy Astronautics (correspondent), Purdue Alumni Association (life), Association of Space Explorers (life).

Interests

• Genealogy, stained glass, racquetball, woodworking, photography.

Connections

Married Karen S. Pearson. 2 children.

Father:

Donald J. Phyllis

Mother:

Phyllis

Spouse:

Karen S. Pearson