Astronaut Doug Hurley holds a unique and historic place in the annals of spaceflight. He piloted NASA’s final Space Shuttle flight, STS-135, and commanded the SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission, the first crewed commercial orbital spacecraft, helping usher in a groundbreaking new era of human space exploration.

During his 21-year trailblazing career at NASA, Hurley flew two Space Shuttle missions: STS-127 in 2009, a record-setting 16-day mission with 13 astronauts from five international partners aboard the International Space Station, and STS-135 in 2011, the 135th and final flight of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. In May 2020, he returned to space as Commander of Demo-2, the first crewed spaceflight launched from American soil since 2011, and the mission that marked NASA’s collaboration with SpaceX to bridge the gap between government and private space sectors. Across his three missions, Hurley spent a total of 93 days in space and contributed hundreds of hours to scientific discovery on the International Space Station.

In recognition of his extraordinary achievements, Hurley became the 29th person in history to receive the prestigious Congressional Space Medal of Honor on January 31, 2023.

A former military test pilot and retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, Doug Hurley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Tulane University and served 24 years in the Marines. He is currently an Executive at Northrop Grumman, Propulsion Systems, in Utah, which designed and built the boosters for NASA's recent Artemis II mission to the Moon - the largest and most powerful ever flown. Known for his leadership, teamwork, and innovative thinking, he is now a sought-after speaker, media personality, and brand spokesperson, inspiring audiences to push boundaries, foster innovation, and embrace bold new possibilities.

Hurley lives in Hideout, Utah, with his wife, astronaut Karen Nyberg, and their son, Jack.