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Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly | |
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| United States Senator from Arizona | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2020[1] Serving with Kyrsten Sinema | |
| Preceded by | Martha McSally |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Edward Kelly February 21, 1964 Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2018–present)[2] Independent (before 2018)[2] |
| Spouse(s) |
Amelia Babis
(m. 1989; div. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Scott Kelly (twin brother) |
| Education | United States Merchant Marine Academy (BS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) |
| Space career | |
| NASA Astronaut | |
| Rank |  Captain, USN |
Time in space | 54d 02h 04min |
| Selection | NASA Astronaut Group 16, 1996 |
| Missions | STS-108, STS-121, STS-124, STS-134 |
Mission insignia |     |
| Retirement | October 1, 2011[3] |
| Website | markkelly |
Mark Edward Kelly (born February 21, 1964) is an American astronaut, engineer, writer, U.S. Navy Captain, and politician. He is the junior United States Senator from Arizona since December 2, 2020. He is the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
- ↑ Carney, Jordain (November 30, 2020). "Mark Kelly to be sworn in as senator on Wednesday". The Hill. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yvonne Wingett Sanchez (March 4, 2019). "Mark Kelly is running as a Democrat for the Senate. In 2012, he voted in a GOP primary". The Arizona Republic.
- ↑ "Commander Mark Kelly Announces Retirement From NASA, Navy". Fox News. June 21, 2011. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
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