David Leestma

About David Leestma

Birth Day: May 6, 1949
Birth Place: Muskegon, MI

David Leestma

David Leestma was born on May 6, 1949 in Muskegon, MI. Former U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut who served on three Space Shuttle missions. He flew aboard the Challenger, Columbia, and Atlantis.
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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

🌙 Zodiac

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.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

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.

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About

Former U.S. Navy captain and NASA Astronaut who served on three Space Shuttle missions. He flew aboard the Challenger, Columbia, and Atlantis.

Before Fame

He earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Unites States Naval Academy.

Trivia

He received the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal in 1993 and 1994.

Family Life

He married Patti K. Opp.

Associated With

He and John Blaha were both members of NASA Astronaut Group 9.

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