Michael Lopez-Alegria

Michael Lopez-Alegria is a retired NASA astronaut and former chief astronaut, recognized for his significant contributions to human spaceflight. He holds the distinction of being the NASA astronaut with the most spacewalks, totaling 10 that amount to around 67 hours. Lopez-Alegria has flown on multiple missions, including the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, and has played key roles in various research and maintenance operations in space. His career reflects a dedication to advancing human exploration beyond Earth.