Background
Mastracchio, Richard A. was born on February 11, 1960 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.
Mastracchio, Richard A. was born on February 11, 1960 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University Connecticut, 1982. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1987. Master of Science in Physical Science, University Houston, Clear Lake, Texas, 1991.
Engineer system design group Hamilton Standard, Connecticut, 1982—1987. With Rockwell Shuttle Operations Company, Houston, 1987—1990. Engineer flight crew operations directorate National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1990—1993, ascent/entry guidance and procedures officer in mission control, 1993—1996.
Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center, since 1996. Mission specialist STS-106 Mission (Atlantis), 2000, STS-118 Mission (Endeavour) to International Space Station, 2007, STS-131 Mission (Discovery), 2010.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Son of Ralph and Georgiana Mastracchio (Stepmother), Helen Cooke. Married Candace L. Stolfi. 3 children.