Steven Lindsey

Astronaut Jack Fischer Leaves NASA to Return to U.S. Air Force

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

HOUSTON, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --After nine years with NASA and 136 days in space, Astronaut Jack Fischer is returning to the U.S. Air Force.

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  • HOUSTON, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --After nine years with NASA and 136 days in space, Astronaut Jack Fischer is returning to the U.S. Air Force.
  • "We wish him the best as he continues to serve our country in the Air Force."
  • Fischer is an Air Force Command pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours in more than 45 types of aircraft.
  • Fischer was selected in July 2009 as a member of the 20th NASA astronaut class, and completed astronaut candidate training in July 2011.