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Norman Thagard (Astronaut) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Norman Earl Thagard is an American scientist and former Marine officer, naval pilot and NASA astronaut. He is the first American to travel in space by Russian means and is possibly the first American astronaut. He did so on March 14, 1995 in the Soyuz TM-21 spacecraft for Russia's Mir-18 mission.
NationalityAmerican
StatusRetired
BornJuly 3, 1943, Marianna, Florida, U.S.
Other namesNorman Earl Thagard
Other occupationNaval aviator, medical doctor
Alma materFlorida State University, B.S. 1965, M.S. 1966, UT Southwestern, M.D. 1977, University of Florida, MBA 2007
RankCaptain, USMC
Time in space140d 13h 24m
Selection1978 NASA Group 8
MissionsSTS-7, STS-51-B, STS-30, STS-42, Soyuz TM-21, Mir EO-18, STS-71
RetirementJanuary 3, 1996

About Norman Thagard

Astronaut Norman Thagard was born in Marianna, Florida, United States on July 3, 1943. He's 80 years old today.

Because he was the first American to reach space through a Russian spacecraft, he is regarded as the first American cosmonaut.

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Norman Thagard before becoming famous

Norman Thagard was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1943 is also the year of Goat (羊) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas with a medical degree.

Achievement of Norman Thagard

He completed five space flights, the last of which was spent performing research at the Mir Space Station.

Norman Thagard's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had three children after marrying.

Norman Thagard Collabed with

Astronaut Helen Sharman and he both went to the Mir Space Station.

Norman Thagard Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Norman Thagard updated on March 17 2023.