Thomas D. Jones (1955– ) is a planetary scientist who studies minor planets and comets. He flew four Space Shuttle missions as a NASA astronaut between 1994 and 2001. Earth science and extra-vehicular activity were his specialties as an astronaut, with particular interest in EVA around and exploration of near-earth asteroids. (M 47167) _ _.
Discovered on 8-10-1993 in Kitt Peak by Spacewatch