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Currently, David Leestma is 75 years, 6 months and 15 days old. David Leestma will celebrate 76rd birthday on a Tuesday 6th of May 2025. Below we countdown to David Leestma upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | David Leestma |
| Occupation | Astronaut |
| Age | 75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | May 6, 1949 (Muskegon, MI) |
| Birthday | May 6 |
| Town/City | Muskegon, MI |
| Nationality | MI |
David Leestma’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
David Leestma was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Former U.S. Navy captain and NASA Astronaut who served on three Space Shuttle missions. He flew aboard the Challenger, Columbia, and Atlantis.
He earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Unites States Naval Academy.
He received the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal in 1993 and 1994.
He married Patti K. Opp.
He and John Blaha were both members of NASA Astronaut Group 9.
