Biographies of Former Astronauts
Articles Index
Dr. Mae C. Jemison
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American female astronaut in Space. Dr. Mae Jemison is "Not Limited By The Imagination of Others." Dr. Mae Jemison is well-versed in African and African-American Studies, speaks fluent Russian, Japanese, and Swahili, as well as English and is trained in dance and choreography. This is a brief biography of Doctor Mae C. Jemison.
Guion "Guy" Bluford - NASA Astronaut
Guion "Guy" Bluford - NASA Astronaut - First African American In Space. Guion "Guy" Bluford was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother was a teacher and his father an engineer. The Blufords encouraged all four of their sons to work hard and set their goals high. Guy, became the first African-American in space.
John H. Glenn, Jr, Former Astronaut, Former Senator, American Hero
Astronaut Biography - John Herschel Glenn, Jr. The life of John H. Glenn, Jr, Former Astronaut, Former Senator, American Hero. On February 20, 1962, atop an Atlas rocket, he rode into space and piloted the Friendship 7 spacecraft around the globe three times, becoming the first American to orbit the earth. In 1998, he became the oldest person to launch into space.
Story Musgrave (M.D.)
Biography of Story Musgrave (M.D.) - NASA Astronaut (Former). Story Musgrave (M.D.) - NASA Astronaut (Former)
John Herschel Glenn, Jr. (Colonel, USMC, Ret.)
NASA Biography of John Herschel Glenn, Jr. (Colonel, USMC, Ret.) - NASA Astronaut (former). Born July 18, 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio. Married to the former Anna Margaret Castor of New Concord, Ohio. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.
Donald H. Peterson (Colonel, USAF, ret.)
Biography of Donald H. Peterson (Colonel, USAF, ret.) - NASA Astronaut (former). Col Donald H. Peterson, USAF, ret. - NASA Astronaut (former)
Karol J. Bobko (Colonel, USAF, Ret.)
Biography of Karol J. Bobko (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) NASA Astronaut (former). Colonel Karol J. Bobko, USAF, Ret. - NASA Astronaut (former)
Paul J. Weitz (pronounced WHITES) (Mr.)
Biography of Paul J. Weitz (pronounced WHITES) (Mr.) NASA Astronaut (former). Mr. Paul J. Weitz NASA Astronaut (former)