Global Friendship Through Space

Astronaut Roger Keith Crouch

		Astronaut Roger K. Crouch was a Senior Scientist for the International Space Station, 2000-2004, and a Senior Scientist for NASA`s Office of Life and Microgravity Sciences, 1998-2000. He logged over 471 hours in space, serving as a Payload Specialist on STS-83 (April 4-8, 1997) and STS-94 (July 1-17, 1997). STS-94 was a reflight of the MSL-1 (Microgravity Science Laboratory) to conduct material experiments under microgravity. His research focused on semiconductor crystal growth, electric
and optical properties of materials, electronic devices for remote sensing and flat panel displays, and heat shield protection for reentry space vehicles. Crouch received a B.S. degree in Physics from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in 1962. He earned M.S. and PhD degrees in Physics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1968 and 1971. Our Zero-Gravity Wall simulator was dedicated to Astronaut Crouch during his visit to Space Camp Turkey on July 19, 2007. Photo Gallery