Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly
United States Senator from Arizona
Incumbent
Assumed office December 2, 2020[1] Serving with Kyrsten Sinema
Preceded by	Martha McSally
Personal details
Born	Mark Edward Kelly (1964-02-21) February 21, 1964 (age 60) Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (2018–present)[2] Independent (before 2018)[2]
Spouse(s)	Amelia Babis ​ ​ (m. 1989; div. 2004)​ Gabby Giffords ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	2
Relatives	Scott Kelly (twin brother)
Education	United States Merchant Marine Academy (BS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS)
Space career
NASA Astronaut
Rank	Captain, USN
Time in space	54d 02h 04min
Selection	NASA Astronaut Group 16, 1996
Missions	STS-108, STS-121, STS-124, STS-134
Mission insignia
Retirement	October 1, 2011[3]
Website	markkelly.com

Mark Edward Kelly (born February 21, 1964) is an American astronaut, engineer, writer, U.S. Navy Captain, and politician. He is the junior United States Senator from Arizona since December 2, 2020. He is the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

1. ↑ Carney, Jordain (November 30, 2020). "Mark Kelly to be sworn in as senator on Wednesday". The Hill. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Yvonne Wingett Sanchez (March 4, 2019). "Mark Kelly is running as a Democrat for the Senate. In 2012, he voted in a GOP primary". The Arizona Republic.
3. ↑ "Commander Mark Kelly Announces Retirement From NASA, Navy". Fox News. June 21, 2011. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.