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John E. Blaha

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American astronaut

United StatesBorn 1942 · age 84
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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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John Blaha at Kennedy Space Center in Nov '08 after a Meet an Astronaut eventJohn Blaha at Kennedy Space Center in Nov '08 after a Meet an Astronaut eventBlaha with his wife, Brenda, after his return to Earth from MirBlaha with his wife, Brenda, after his return to Earth from Mir

Awards 13

1994NASA Distinguished Service Medal
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

Connected to John 6

Bud DayAlso won Air Force CrossSteven R. NagelAlso won NASA Outstanding Leadership MedalVladimir DezhurovAlso won Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"Bryan D. O'ConnorAlso won United States Astronaut Hall of FameJoseph VotelAlso won Defense Superior Service MedalEdwin T. LaytonAlso won Commendation Medal

About this person

Country
United States
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Status
living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84
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22 languages

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