Background
Archambault, Lee Joseph was born on August 25, 1960 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Lee and Mary Ann Archambault.
Archambault, Lee Joseph was born on August 25, 1960 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Lee and Mary Ann Archambault.
Bachelor of Science with honorary in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, University Illinois, Urbana, 1982. Master of Science with honorary in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, University Illinois, Urbana, 1984.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1985, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, various assignments, 1985—1990. Assigned to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia, 1990—1991, Saudi Arabia, 1991—1992, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1992—1994. Various assignments United States Air Force, 1995—1998.
Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1998. Member academy advisory committee University Illinois Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering Department. Pilot STS-117 Atlantis Mission, 2007.
Mission Commander STS-119 Discovery Mission, 2009.
Member of Society Experimental Test Pilots, University Illinois Alumni Association, Order of Daedalians.
Married Kelly Renee Raup. 3 children.