Background
Mattingly, Thomas K. was born on March 17, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Mattingly, Thomas K. was born on March 17, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Auburn University, 1958. Attended, Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School.
Commissioned officer, United States Navy, 1958; commander assigned to space shuttle operations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston crew member, Apollo 16, 1972; crew member, 4th Test Mission, Columbia, 1982; crew member, Shuttle Mission 51-C, 1985; rear admiral in charge, Space Sensor Systems, Department Navy, Washington, 1986-1993; division vice-president and program director, Atlas Program of Martin-Marietta Astronautics Space System, San Diego, since 1993.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, Haley Astronautics award 1973), American Astronautical Society. Member Socl Experimental Test Pilots, United States Naval Institute M C.
Son of Thomas K. Mattingly. Separated; 1 child, Thomas K. III.