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Paul W. Richards , born on May 20, 1964, in Scranton, Pennsylvania , is an astronaut by occupation . Richards is a citizen of the United States .
His educational background includes attending Dunmore High School and graduating from Drexel University .
Throughout his career, Richards has received numerous awards and recognitions. Some of his awards include the NASA Space Flight Medal , HST First Servicing Mission Development Team , and Department of Defense Superior Service Medal . He has also received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal , Silver Snoopy award , and NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal . In addition to these honors, Richards was awarded the HST First Servicing Mission Extravehicular Activity Team recognition .
Paul Richards holds two US patents, one for a computerized pistol grip power tool , and the other for pistol grip power tool software .
He is the child of Angela Cordaro Richards and James J. Richards .
