Frederick Hauck

Rick Hauck
Hauck in 1985
Born
Frederick Hamilton Hauck

(1941-04-11)April 11, 1941
DiedNovember 6, 2025(2025-11-06) (aged 84)
Maine, U.S.
Education
AwardsSee list
Space career
NASA astronaut
RankCaptain, USN
Time in space
18d 3h 7m
SelectionNASA Group 8 (1978)
Missions
Mission insignia
RetirementApril 3, 1989

Frederick Hamilton "Rick" Hauck (pronounced "Howk"; April 11, 1941 – November 6, 2025) was a captain in the United States Navy, fighter pilot and NASA astronaut. He piloted Space Shuttle mission STS-7 and commanded STS-51-A and STS-26.