SettingsUnited States Astronaut Hall of Fame inductees
Alan Shepard
Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American naval aviator, test pilot, flag officer, and NASA astronaut who in 1961 became the second person, and the first Ame...
Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American naval aviator, test pilot, flag officer, and NASA astronaut who in 1961 became the second person, and the first Ame...
Alfred Worden
Alfred Merrill Worden is an American astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971.
Alfred Merrill Worden is an American astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971.
Brewster H. Shaw
Brewster Hopkinson Shaw, Jr. is a former NASA astronaut, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former executive at Boeing.
Brewster Hopkinson Shaw, Jr. is a former NASA astronaut, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former executive at Boeing.
Bruce McCandless II
Bruce McCandless II is a former naval aviator with the United States Navy and former NASA astronaut.
Bruce McCandless II is a former naval aviator with the United States Navy and former NASA astronaut.
Bryan D. O'Connor
Bryan Daniel O'Connor is a retired United States Marine Corps colonel and former National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut.
Bryan Daniel O'Connor is a retired United States Marine Corps colonel and former National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut.
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D. is an American mechanical engineer, retired United States Air Force pilot and astronaut who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history.
Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D. is an American mechanical engineer, retired United States Air Force pilot and astronaut who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history.
C. Gordon Fullerton
Charles Gordon Fullerton (born October 11, 1936) is a retired United States Air Force officer, a former USAF and NASA astronaut and retired research pilot at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Facili...
Charles Gordon Fullerton (born October 11, 1936) is a retired United States Air Force officer, a former USAF and NASA astronaut and retired research pilot at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Facili...
Charles Duke
Charles Moss Duke, Jr. is a retired US Air Force brigadier general, and a former United States astronaut and aerospace engineer for NASA. As lunar module pilot for Apollo 16 in 1972, he became ...
Charles Moss Duke, Jr. is a retired US Air Force brigadier general, and a former United States astronaut and aerospace engineer for NASA. As lunar module pilot for Apollo 16 in 1972, he became ...
Charles F. Bolden, Jr.
Charles Frank "Charlie" Bolden, Jr. is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps major general, and former NASA astronaut.
Charles Frank "Charlie" Bolden, Jr. is the current Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps major general, and former NASA astronaut.
Daniel Brandenstein
Daniel Charles Brandenstein, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United Space Alliance.
Daniel Charles Brandenstein, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United Space Alliance.
David Scott
David Randolph Scott (born June 6, 1932) is an American engineer, test pilot, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and former NASA astronaut and engineer, who was one of the third group of astronauts...
David Randolph Scott (born June 6, 1932) is an American engineer, test pilot, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and former NASA astronaut and engineer, who was one of the third group of astronauts...
Deke Slayton
Donald Kent Slayton, better known as Deke Slayton, was an American World War II pilot and later, one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts.
Donald Kent Slayton, better known as Deke Slayton, was an American World War II pilot and later, one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts.
Donn F. Eisele
Donn F. Eisele (June 23, 1930–December 2, 1987) was a United States Air Force test pilot and later a NASA astronaut.
Donn F. Eisele (June 23, 1930–December 2, 1987) was a United States Air Force test pilot and later a NASA astronaut.
Edward Higgins White
Edward Higgins White, II (Lt Col, USAF) (November 14, 1930 – January 27, 1967) was an engineer, United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut.
Edward Higgins White, II (Lt Col, USAF) (November 14, 1930 – January 27, 1967) was an engineer, United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut.
Eugene Cernan
Eugene Andrew Cernan is a retired United States Navy officer and a former NASA astronaut and engineer.
Eugene Andrew Cernan is a retired United States Navy officer and a former NASA astronaut and engineer.
Frank Borman
Frank Frederick Borman, II is a retired NASA astronaut and engineer, best remembered as the Commander of Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the Moon, making him, along with fellow crew ma...
Frank Frederick Borman, II is a retired NASA astronaut and engineer, best remembered as the Commander of Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the Moon, making him, along with fellow crew ma...
Frank L. Culbertson, Jr.
Frank Lee Culbertson Jr. is a former NASA astronaut and a retired Captain in the United States Navy.
Frank Lee Culbertson Jr. is a former NASA astronaut and a retired Captain in the United States Navy.
Frederick D. Gregory
Frederick Drew Gregory (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) is a former NASA astronaut and former NASA Deputy Administrator.
Frederick Drew Gregory (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) is a former NASA astronaut and former NASA Deputy Administrator.
Frederick Hauck
Frederick Hamilton "Rick" Hauck is a retired Captain in the United States Navy, a former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut.
Frederick Hamilton "Rick" Hauck is a retired Captain in the United States Navy, a former fighter pilot and NASA astronaut.
Gerald P. Carr
Gerald Paul Carr (born August 22, 1932) is an engineer, a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and former NASA astronaut.
Gerald Paul Carr (born August 22, 1932) is an engineer, a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and former NASA astronaut.
Gordon Cooper
Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr. (March 6, 1927October 4, 2004), also known as Gordon Cooper, was an American aeronautical engineer, test pilot and NASA astronaut.
Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr. (March 6, 1927October 4, 2004), also known as Gordon Cooper, was an American aeronautical engineer, test pilot and NASA astronaut.
Guion Bluford
Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr., is an engineer, retired Colonel from the United States Air Force and a former NASA Astronaut.
Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr., is an engineer, retired Colonel from the United States Air Force and a former NASA Astronaut.
Gus Grissom
Virgil Ivan Grissom,, better known as Gus Grissom, was one of the original NASA Project Mercury astronauts and a United States Air Force pilot.
Virgil Ivan Grissom,, better known as Gus Grissom, was one of the original NASA Project Mercury astronauts and a United States Air Force pilot.
Harrison Schmitt
Harrison Hagan "Jack" Schmitt is an American geologist, a retired NASA astronaut, university professor, and a former U.S. senator from New Mexico.
Harrison Hagan "Jack" Schmitt is an American geologist, a retired NASA astronaut, university professor, and a former U.S. senator from New Mexico.
Henry Hartsfield
Henry Warren "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr. (born November 21, 1933) is a retired United States Air Force officer and a former USAF and NASA astronaut who logged over 480 hours in space.
Henry Warren "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr. (born November 21, 1933) is a retired United States Air Force officer and a former USAF and NASA astronaut who logged over 480 hours in space.
Jack Swigert
John Leonard "Jack" Swigert, Jr., (August 30, 1931 – December 27, 1982) was a NASA astronaut, one of the 24 persons who have flown to the Moon.
John Leonard "Jack" Swigert, Jr., (August 30, 1931 – December 27, 1982) was a NASA astronaut, one of the 24 persons who have flown to the Moon.
James McDivitt
James Alton McDivitt (Brig Gen, USAF Ret.) (born June 10, 1929) is a former NASA astronaut and engineer who flew in the Gemini and Apollo programs.
James Alton McDivitt (Brig Gen, USAF Ret.) (born June 10, 1929) is a former NASA astronaut and engineer who flew in the Gemini and Apollo programs.
Jar Jar Binks
Jar Jar Binks is a fictional character from the Star Wars Saga (appears in: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith), and t...
Jar Jar Binks is a fictional character from the Star Wars Saga (appears in: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith), and t...
Jeffrey A. Hoffman
Jeffrey Alan Hoffman, Ph.D. (born November 2, 1944) is an American former NASA astronaut and currently a professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.
Jeffrey Alan Hoffman, Ph.D. (born November 2, 1944) is an American former NASA astronaut and currently a professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.
Jim Lovell
James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr., (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA astronaut and a retired captain in the United States Navy, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suf...
James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr., (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA astronaut and a retired captain in the United States Navy, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suf...
Jim Wetherbee
James Donald "Wxb" Wetherbee (born 27 November 1952) is an American Naval officer and a former NASA astronaut.
James Donald "Wxb" Wetherbee (born 27 November 1952) is an American Naval officer and a former NASA astronaut.
John E. Blaha
John Elmer Blaha (born August 26, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas) is an engineer, retired United States Air Force Colonel and a former NASA astronaut.
John Elmer Blaha (born August 26, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas) is an engineer, retired United States Air Force Colonel and a former NASA astronaut.
John Glenn
John Herschel Glenn, Jr. (born July 18, 1921) is a former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States senator who was the first American to orbit the Earth and the third Ameri...
John Herschel Glenn, Jr. (born July 18, 1921) is a former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States senator who was the first American to orbit the Earth and the third Ameri...
John Young (astronaut)
John Watts Young is a retired American astronaut, test pilot, naval officer, and aeronautical engineer who became the ninth person to walk on the Moon as commander of the Apollo 16 mission in 1972.
John Watts Young is a retired American astronaut, test pilot, naval officer, and aeronautical engineer who became the ninth person to walk on the Moon as commander of the Apollo 16 mission in 1972.
Joseph P. Kerwin
Joseph Peter Kerwin, M.D. is an American physician and former NASA astronaut who served as science pilot for the Skylab 2 mission from May 25–June 22, 1973.
Joseph Peter Kerwin, M.D. is an American physician and former NASA astronaut who served as science pilot for the Skylab 2 mission from May 25–June 22, 1973.
Karol J. Bobko
Karol Joseph "Bo" Bobko is an engineer, retired United States Air Force officer and a former USAF and NASA astronaut.
Karol Joseph "Bo" Bobko is an engineer, retired United States Air Force officer and a former USAF and NASA astronaut.
Kathryn C. Thornton
Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton is an American scientist and a former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of extravehicular activity.
Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton is an American scientist and a former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of extravehicular activity.
Kathryn D. Sullivan
Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan (born October 3, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey) is an American geologist and a former NASA astronaut.
Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan (born October 3, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey) is an American geologist and a former NASA astronaut.
Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan
Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan (born October 3, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey) is an American geologist and a former NASA astronaut.
Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan (born October 3, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey) is an American geologist and a former NASA astronaut.
Ken Bowersox
Kenneth Dwane "Sox" Bowersox is an engineer, United States Navy officer, and a former NASA astronaut.
Kenneth Dwane "Sox" Bowersox is an engineer, United States Navy officer, and a former NASA astronaut.
Ken Mattingly
Thomas Kenneth "Ken" Mattingly II, (born March 17, 1936) is a retired American astronaut and rear admiral in the United States Navy who flew on the Apollo 16, STS-4 and STS-51-C missions.
Thomas Kenneth "Ken" Mattingly II, (born March 17, 1936) is a retired American astronaut and rear admiral in the United States Navy who flew on the Apollo 16, STS-4 and STS-51-C missions.
Loren Shriver
Loren James Shriver is a former NASA astronaut, aviator, and a retired US Air Force Colonel.
Loren James Shriver is a former NASA astronaut, aviator, and a retired US Air Force Colonel.
Michael Coats
Michael Lloyd Coats is an engineer and former NASA astronaut, raised in Riverside, California.
Michael Lloyd Coats is an engineer and former NASA astronaut, raised in Riverside, California.
Neil Armstrong
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Owen K. Garriott
Owen Kay Garriott, Ph.D. (born November 22, 1930) is a former NASA astronaut who spent 60 days aboard Skylab in 1973 and 10 days aboard Spacelab-1 in 1983.
Owen Kay Garriott, Ph.D. (born November 22, 1930) is a former NASA astronaut who spent 60 days aboard Skylab in 1973 and 10 days aboard Spacelab-1 in 1983.
Paul J. Weitz
Paul Joseph Weitz (born July 25, 1932) is an American former astronaut who flew in space twice.
Paul Joseph Weitz (born July 25, 1932) is an American former astronaut who flew in space twice.
Pete Conrad
Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr. was an American engineer, U.S. Navy officer and NASA astronaut, and the third person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 12 mission.
Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr. was an American engineer, U.S. Navy officer and NASA astronaut, and the third person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 12 mission.
Richard F. Gordon, Jr.
Richard Francis Gordon, Jr. is a retired Captain in the United States Navy, and a retired NASA astronaut.
Richard Francis Gordon, Jr. is a retired Captain in the United States Navy, and a retired NASA astronaut.
Richard H. Truly
Richard Harrison Truly (born November 12, 1937) is a retired Vice Admiral in the United States Navy, Naval Aviator, former astronaut, and was the eighth Administrator of the National Aeronautics...
Richard Harrison Truly (born November 12, 1937) is a retired Vice Admiral in the United States Navy, Naval Aviator, former astronaut, and was the eighth Administrator of the National Aeronautics...
Richard O. Covey
Richard Oswalt Covey (born August 1, 1946) is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and former NASA astronaut.
Richard Oswalt Covey (born August 1, 1946) is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and former NASA astronaut.
Robert Crippen
Robert Laurel Crippen is an engineer, retired United States Navy Captain and a former NASA astronaut.
Robert Laurel Crippen is an engineer, retired United States Navy Captain and a former NASA astronaut.
Robert D. Cabana
Robert Donald Cabana is the director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, a NASA astronaut, and a veteran of four Space Shuttle flights.
Robert Donald Cabana is the director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, a NASA astronaut, and a veteran of four Space Shuttle flights.
Robert L. Gibson
Robert Lee "Hoot" Gibson is a retired Captain and Naval Aviator in the United States Navy and a retired NASA astronaut.
Robert Lee "Hoot" Gibson is a retired Captain and Naval Aviator in the United States Navy and a retired NASA astronaut.
Roger B. Chaffee
Roger Bruce Chaffee (February 15, 1935 – January 27, 1967), Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, was a Naval Aviator, aeronautical engineer and a NASA astronaut in the Apollo program.
Roger Bruce Chaffee (February 15, 1935 – January 27, 1967), Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, was a Naval Aviator, aeronautical engineer and a NASA astronaut in the Apollo program.
Ronald Evans
Ronald Ellwin Evans, Jr. was a NASA astronaut and one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.
Ronald Ellwin Evans, Jr. was a NASA astronaut and one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.
Rusty Schweickart
Russell Louis "Rusty" Schweickart aka Schweikart (born October 25, 1935) is an American former astronaut, research scientist, US Air Force fighter pilot, business and government executive.
Russell Louis "Rusty" Schweickart aka Schweikart (born October 25, 1935) is an American former astronaut, research scientist, US Air Force fighter pilot, business and government executive.
Scott Carpenter
Malcolm Scott Carpenter (born May 1, 1925) is an American engineer, former test pilot, astronaut and aquanaut.
Malcolm Scott Carpenter (born May 1, 1925) is an American engineer, former test pilot, astronaut and aquanaut.
Steven Hawley
Steven Alan Hawley is a former NASA astronaut who flew on five U.S. Space Shuttle flights.
Steven Alan Hawley is a former NASA astronaut who flew on five U.S. Space Shuttle flights.
Stuart Roosa
Stuart Allen Roosa (August 16, 1933 – December 12, 1994) was a NASA astronaut, who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 14 mission.
Stuart Allen Roosa (August 16, 1933 – December 12, 1994) was a NASA astronaut, who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 14 mission.
Susan J. Helms
Susan Jane Helms is a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force and a former NASA astronaut.
Susan Jane Helms is a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force and a former NASA astronaut.
The Global Townhall
The Global Townhall (TGT) is a Kansas City based company dedicated to collecting ideas from successful people around the world to help main street excel.
The Global Townhall (TGT) is a Kansas City based company dedicated to collecting ideas from successful people around the world to help main street excel.
Thomas Patten Stafford
Thomas Patten Stafford is a retired American Air Force Lieutenant general and former NASA astronaut.
Thomas Patten Stafford is a retired American Air Force Lieutenant general and former NASA astronaut.
Wally Schirra
Walter Marty Schirra, Jr. was an American test pilot, United States Navy officer, and one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts chosen for the Project Mercury, America's effort to put humans in ...
Walter Marty Schirra, Jr. was an American test pilot, United States Navy officer, and one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts chosen for the Project Mercury, America's effort to put humans in ...
Walter Cunningham
Ronnie Walter Cunningham (born March 16, 1932), known as Walt Cunningham, is a retired American astronaut.
Ronnie Walter Cunningham (born March 16, 1932), known as Walt Cunningham, is a retired American astronaut.
William Anders
William Alison Anders (born October 17, 1933) is a former United States Air Force officer, NASA astronaut, businessman, and engineer.
William Alison Anders (born October 17, 1933) is a former United States Air Force officer, NASA astronaut, businessman, and engineer.
William R. Pogue
William Reid Pogue (born January 23, 1930) is a retired American astronaut who is also an accomplished teacher, public speaker, and author.
William Reid Pogue (born January 23, 1930) is a retired American astronaut who is also an accomplished teacher, public speaker, and author.
William Shepherd
William McMichael Shepherd is a former American astronaut who served as commander of Expedition 1, the first crew on the International Space Station.
William McMichael Shepherd is a former American astronaut who served as commander of Expedition 1, the first crew on the International Space Station.