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Frederick D. Gregory

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American astronaut

United StatesBorn 1941 · age 85
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Frederick Drew Gregory is a former United States Air Force pilot, military engineer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut as well as former NASA deputy administrator. He also served briefly as NASA acting administrator in early 2005, covering the period between the departure of Sean O'Keefe and the swearing in of Michael D.

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Astronaut candidates Ron McNair, Guy Bluford, and Fred Gregory wearing Apollo spacesuits, May 1978Astronaut candidates Ron McNair, Guy Bluford, and Fred Gregory wearing Apollo spacesuits, May 1978Ronald McNair, Guy Bluford and Fred Gregory from the class of 1978 were the first three African Americans to go to space.Ronald McNair, Guy Bluford and Fred Gregory from the class of 1978 were the first three African Americans to go to space.During his time at NASADuring his time at NASA

Awards 3

1992NASA Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

Connected to Frederick 6

Michael FoaleAlso won United States Astronaut Hall of FameKathryn C. ThorntonAlso won United States Astronaut Hall of FameGuion BlufordAlso won United States Astronaut Hall of FameRusty SchweickartAlso won United States Astronaut Hall of FameSusan J. HelmsAlso won United States Astronaut Hall of FameJoe EngleAlso won United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

About this person

Frederick Drew Gregory is a former United States Air Force pilot, military engineer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut as well as former NASA deputy administrator. He also served briefly as NASA acting administrator in early 2005, covering the period between the departure of Sean O'Keefe and the swearing in of Michael D. Griffin.

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United States
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Dates
Born 1941 · age 85
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