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Michael E. Fossum

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American astronaut

United StatesScientistsBorn 1957 · age 68
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Michael Edward Fossum is a former American astronaut, engineer, and the Chief Operating Officer of Texas A&M University at Galveston.

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Photos 6

Fossum during a spacewalkFossum during a spacewalkA self-portrait of Fossum taken on a spacewalk, listed on Popular Science's photo gallery of the best astronaut selfies.[4]A self-portrait of Fossum taken on a spacewalk, listed on Popular Science's photo gallery of the best astronaut selfies.[4]Fossum with a Texas A&M helmetFossum with a Texas A&M helmet

Awards 2

2012NASA Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

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About this person

Michael Edward Fossum is a former American astronaut, engineer, and the Chief Operating Officer of Texas A&M University at Galveston. He flew into space on board the NASA Space Shuttle missions STS-121 and STS-124 and served as a mission specialist of Expedition 28 and commander of Expedition 29 aboard the International Space Station.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 68
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25 languages

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