Douglas Wheelock

Douglas Wheelock, an accomplished astronaut and advocate for space exploration, has played a significant role in aerospace, particularly in Ohio’s contribution to space missions. Born in Binghamton, New York, and raised in Windsor, New York, Wheelock’s journey to the stars began with a Bachelor of Science in engineering from West Point and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech. His career took flight as an Army aviator, leading to various distinguished roles, including experimental test pilot and commander of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command at NASA.