What is Ken Mattingly's full name?
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II
Ken Mattingly nickname(s):
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, Ken Mattingly, Kenneth Mattingly
Ken Mattingly date of birth:
March 17, 1936
How old is Ken Mattingly?
90
Where was Ken Mattingly born?
Chicago, Illinois USA
How tall is Ken Mattingly?
5' 10" (178 cm)
What is Ken Mattingly nationality?
American
What is Ken Mattingly's occupation?
Astronaut
Short Biography
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II (born March 17, 1936), (RADM, USN, Ret.), better known as Ken Mattingly, is a former American naval officer and aviator, flag officer, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, Rear Admiral in the United States Navy and astronaut who flew on the Apollo 16, STS-4 and STS-51-C missions. He had been scheduled to fly on Apollo 13, but was held back due to concerns about a potential illness (which he did not contract). He later flew as Command Module Pilot for Apollo 16, making him one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.