John Voss was the back-up crew member for two missions to the Russian space station Mir, during which time he lived and trained for two years at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia. During 2001 he lived and worked aboard the International Space Station as a member of the Expedition 2 crew.
Voss has logged 201 days in space, including four space walks totaling 22 hours and 35 minutes of extravehicular time. Most recently he was a management astronaut working in the Space Station Program Mission Integration and Operations Office as a deputy for flight operations.
I know that a bachlors degree is a requirement for a NASA astronaut, so every one of those guys and gals went SOMEWHERE. I have to say I have never seen such public display of school pride from other astronauts. It's a reminder to me about what it means to be an Auburn graduate. I just don't think other people feel that way about their schools. I don't think there is any other place you can go that gets into your heart the way that Auburn graduates will tell you Auburn does. It makes me feel special to be a part of that legecy and I am so proud of the accomplishments of my brothers and sisters from Auburn.
