NASA Astronaut Luke Delaney
Luke Delaney was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2021. Delaney launched on his first mission to the International Space Station on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 serving as pilot of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission.
Quick Facts
Prior to selection, Delaney worked as a research pilot at NASA’s Langley Research Center supporting airborne science missions.
During his time at NASA Langley, obtaining over 3,900 hours of flight time across 48 different aircraft.
Member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP).
(6 December 2021) Luke Delaney is shown waving to the crowd after being introduced as one of the 10 new NASA astronaut candidates during an announcement event on Dec. 6, 2021, at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
NASA/James Blair
(7 February 2023) Delaney checking flight gear ahead of T-38 aircraft training at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
NASA/Robert Markowitz
(13 February 2013) Delaney working with instructors in preparation for a training session at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) near NASA’s Johnson Space Center
NASA/Bill Stafford
Biography
Luke Delaney
Learn more about Luke Delaney, including experience, hobbies, background, and more.
(6 December 2021) NASA Astronaut Luke Delaney
NASA/Robert Markowitz
