Astronaut Michael Baker, born October 27, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, has been to space four times.
His first trip was aboard Atlantis (STS-43) as pilot in August 1991. He spent almost 9 days in space, making 142 orbits.
His second flight was aboard Columbia (STS-52) as pilot in October-November 1992. He celebrated his 39th birthday during the mission. He spent almost 10 days in space and made 159 orbits.
His third mission was aboard Endeavour (STS-68) as commander in September-October 1994. He spent over 11 days in space and made 182 orbits.
His fourth and final mission was aboard Atlantis (STS-81) as commander to the Mir space station in January 1997. It was the second flight to Mir to involve an exchange of US astronauts. He spent over 10 days in space and made 160 orbits.
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