Robert D Cabana
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About
Known for his career as a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut, he served during the 1990s on two Space Shuttle Discovery missions, one Space Shuttle Columbia flight, and a Space Shuttle Endeavour voyage.
Before Fame
Before becoming an astronaut, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy and worked for the United States Marine Corps as a naval aviator.
Trivia
His numerous military and NASA honors include, respectively, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal.
Family Life
He grew up with one younger brother in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His marriage to Nancy Joan Shimer resulted in two sons and one daughter.
Associated With
He and fellow astronaut Bruce Melnick were both crew members on STS-41, the Space Shuttle Discovery's 1990 mission.
