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Michael J. Smith

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American astronaut (1945-1986)

United StatesLived 1945 to 1986 · aged 40
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Michael John Smith, was an American engineer and astronaut. 6 km), killing all seven crew members. Smith's voice was the last one heard on the Challenger voice recorder.

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Awards 4

2004Congressional Space Medal of Honor
1986NASA Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal

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Michael John Smith, was an American engineer and astronaut. He served as the pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed during the STS-51-L mission, breaking up 73 seconds into the flight, and at an altitude of 48,000 feet (14.6 km), killing all seven crew members. Smith's voice was the last one heard on the Challenger voice recorder.

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United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1945 to 1986 · aged 40
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30 languages

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