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Terry W. Virts

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American astronaut

United StatesBorn 1967 · age 58
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Terry Wayne Virts Jr. is a retired NASA astronaut, International Space Station commander, and colonel in the United States Air Force. Virts is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Virts gives the Vulcan salute to Boston, Massachusetts - Leonard Nimoy's hometown - after hearing of Nimoy's deathVirts gives the Vulcan salute to Boston, Massachusetts - Leonard Nimoy's hometown - after hearing of Nimoy's death

Awards 2

2015NASA Distinguished Service Medal
Air Medal

About this person

Terry Wayne Virts Jr. is a retired NASA astronaut, International Space Station commander, and colonel in the United States Air Force. Virts is a member of the Democratic Party. He was a candidate in the 2026 United States Senate election in Texas and later ran for Texas's 9th congressional district, but withdrew from the former and was eliminated in the primary for the latter.

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United States
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Dates
Born 1967 · age 58
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