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Frederick D. Gregory

American astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1941 · age 85

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.

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Sean O'Keefe Preceded Frederick as Administrator of NASA

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Astronaut candidates Ron McNair, Guy Bluford, and Fred Gregory wearing Apollo spacesuits, May 1978

Astronaut candidates Ron McNair, Guy Bluford, and Fred Gregory wearing Apollo spacesuits, May 1978

Ronald 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 NASA

During his time at NASA

Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal1992

Distinguished Flying Cross

United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

About this person

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.

Country

United States

Category

Astronauts

Type

Astronaut

Status

Living

Dates

Born 1941 · age 85

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