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John E. Blaha

American astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1942 · age 84

John Elmer Blaha is a retired United States Air Force colonel and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of five space missions aboard the Space Shuttle and Mir.

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Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal1994
Distinguished Flying Cross
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Air Medal
Air Force Cross
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Order of Friendship
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
Commendation Medal
NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
NASA Exceptional Service Medal
NASA Space Flight Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84

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