Both were accepted to the NASA astronaut class of 2000 on their first try. Behnken is married to Megan McArthur, a NASA astronaut and oceanographer; Hurley is married to Karen Nyberg, who recently retired from the NASA astronaut corps. (Family photo) Bob Behnken with his wife, Megan McArthur. (Family photo) RIGHT: Bob Behnken with his wife, Megan McArthur. “How long did it take you to become an astronaut, Bob?” he asked, reading one of the questions.

Source: Washington Post May 25, 2020 13:27 UTC