1945 - 1986
Michael J. Smith (astronaut) American Astronaut
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American Astronaut Michael J. Smith (astronaut) was born on 30th April, 1945 in Beaufort, North Carolina and passed away on 28th Jan 1986 Cape Canaveral, Florida aged 40. He is most remembered for Challenger disaster victim. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Michael J. Smith (astronaut) is a member of the following lists: 1945 births, 1986 deaths and Recipients of the Air Medal.
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| First Name |
Michael
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| Middle Name |
John
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| Last Name |
Smith
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| Birthday |
30th April, 1945
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| Birthplace |
Beaufort, North Carolina
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| Died |
28th January, 1986
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| Place of Death |
Cape Canaveral, Florida
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| Buried |
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Pilot
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| Occupation |
Astronaut
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| Claim to Fame |
Challenger disaster victim
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Michael John Smith (April 30, 1945 – January 28, 1986), (Capt, USN), was an American engineer and astronaut. He served as the pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed during the STS-51-L mission, when it broke up 73 seconds into the flight, and at an altitude of 48,000 feet (14.6 km), killing all 7 crew members. Smith's voice was the last one heard on the Challenger voice recorder. He was a Master of Science who held a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
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