National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Michael J. Smith

United States of America

Michael J. Smith
Lost In Flight

Biography

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Michael John Smith was an American astronaut—pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed during the STS-51-L mission. All seven crew members died.

Type

Government

Age

40

Date of Birth

April 30, 1945

First Flight

January 28, 1986

Last Flight

January 28, 1986

Career Stats

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1

Flights

1

Landings

0

Spacewalks

PT1M13S

Time in Space

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