Michael Fincke

Michael Fincke is a person born on March 14, 1967, in Pittsburgh . He is a United States citizen and currently resides in Houston . Fincke is an officer in the armed forces, an astronaut, and an engineer .

Fincke received his education from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, and Sewickley Academy . Throughout his career, he has been awarded various accolades, including the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (United States), and NASA Space Flight Medal . Fincke also received the Master Astronaut Observer Badge, Command Space Operations Badge, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Training Ribbon .