Frederick Hamilton "Rick" Hauck (pronounced "Howk"; born April 11, 1941) is a retired Captain in the United States Navy, a former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut.
1941
Born in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA.
1962
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Tufts University. Joined the US Navy. During his Navy career, he was awarded two Defense Distinguished Service Medals, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross and nine Air Medals.
Defense Distinguished Service
Defense Superior Service
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
1966
Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.