Ken Mattingly
American astronaut
1936 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut
Born
March 17, 1936
Died
2023 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, military officer, aircraft pilot
United StatesBorn in ChicagoDied in Arlington County
1936
Born in Chicago (1936-03-17)
1972
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
1982
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
1983
AwardInternational Space Hall of Fame
2023
Died in Arlington County
About
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II was an American aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, rear admiral in the United States Navy, and astronaut who orbited the Moon on Apollo 16 and flew on the STS-4 and STS-51-C missions.
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Who is Ken Mattingly?+
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II was an American aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, rear admiral in the United States Navy, and astronaut who orbited the Moon on Apollo 16 and flew on the STS-4 and STS-51-C missions.
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Mattingly born?+
Ken Mattingly was born on March 17, 1936.
When did Ken Mattingly die?+
Ken Mattingly died in 2023, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — March 17, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Legend.
— anon
The world is a little different because you existed.
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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