| Full Name: | David Cornell Leestma |
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| Birthdate: | May 6, 1949 - Muskegon, Michigan |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in aeronautical engineering - United States Naval Academy Master of Science in aeronautical engineering - U.S. Naval Postgraduate School |
| Military Service: | Captain, United States Navy |
| Selection: | NASA Group 9 (1980) |
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| STS-41 G | STS-28 | STS-45 |
| Challenger | Columbia | Atlantis |
| October 5-13, 1984 | August 8-13, 1989 | March 24-April 2, 1992 |
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| David Leestma joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps when he was in the 8th grade.. |
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| David Leestma during the STS-41 G | David Leestma conducts an EVA during the STS-41 G mission | David Leestma during the STS-45 mission |
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