Ken Rominger, born August 7, 1956 in Del Norte, Colorado, is a veteran of five space shuttle flights.
His first flight was aboard Columbia (STS-73) as pilot in October 1995. It was the second mission of the US Microgravity Laboratory.
His second flight was aboard Columbia (STS-80) as pilot in November-December 1996. It was the longest Shuttle mission at 17 days, 15 hours and 53 minutes.
His third flight was aboard Discovery (STS-85) as pilot in August 1997. Rominger was originally not assigned to this flight, but replaced Jeffrey Ashby, who asked to be relieved in order to take care of his dying wife.
His fourth flight was aboard Discovery (STS-96) as commander to the International Space Station in May-June 1999.
His fifth and final flight was aboard Endeavour (STS-100) as commander to the ISS in April-May 2001. The mission installed the Canadarm2 robotic arm.
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