Christopher Cassidy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Christopher Cassidy
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Jan 4, 1970(1970-01-04)
Age	54
Birthplace	Massachusetts
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Capricorn

Christopher Cassidy Biography

Christopher Cassidy is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on January 4, 1970 in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. Flight engineer on Expedition 35 to the International Space Station. He has experience as a CAPCOM or capsule communicator.

He is an astronaut like legendary Alan Shepard.

Christopher John “Chris” Cassidy (born January 4, 1970, in Salem, Massachusetts) is a NASA astronaut and United States Navy SEAL. Chris Cassidy achieved the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. He was the Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA from July 2015 until June 2017.

Cassidy was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in May 2004. In February 2006 he completed Astronaut Candidate Training, which included scientific and technical briefings, intensive instruction in Space Shuttle and International Space Station systems, physiological training, T-38 Talon flight training, and water and wilderness survival training. Completion of this initial training qualified him for various technical assignments within the Astronaut Office and future flight assignment as a mission specialist.

He married and had three children.

Christopher Cassidy Net Worth

Christopher Cassidy is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christopher Cassidy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He became a Navy SEAL and earned the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy.

His first spaceflight was on the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 2009.

Chris Cassidy is also the 500th person in space. He achieved this by being the designated crew member by the rest of his crew mates, during the STS-127 mission. He is also the second SEAL to fly in space following William Shepherd, a veteran of four prior missions.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Christopher Cassidy Dating?

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Cassidy participated in two US spacewalks from the ISS in June/July 2013. On July 16, 2013, he was joined by Luca Parmitano on a spacewalk. The EVA was cut short when Parmitano reported water floating behind his head inside his helmet. During the EVA, Cassidy took his space selfie. That photo became one of the best selfies of 2013 listed by many news sites.

Facts & Trivia

Christopher Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christopher Cassidy celebrates birthday on January 4 of every year.

Cassidy attended York High School, in York, Maine. He then graduated from the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1989. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy in 1993 and a Master of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from MIT in 2000. While in the Navy, Cassidy passed BUD/S and became a Navy SEAL. While a SEAL, he served several tours of duty supporting the fight in the War on Terror. His first spaceflight was on Space Shuttle mission STS-127, and his second was as a flight engineer for Expedition 35/36, launched aboard Soyuz TMA-08M. He was in space July 15 to 31, 2009, and March 28 to September 10,

2013. Cassidy has worked as a CAPCOM for both International Space Station and Space Shuttle missions in the past. Cassidy is currently serving aboard the ISS as Commander of Expedition 63.

What is Chris Cassidy doing now?

Navy SEAL, astronaut, one-man space camera crew — Chris Cassidy is now in a Disney+ documentary.

Is Chris Cassidy still an astronaut?

NASA astronaut and former U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Cassidy has retired from the agency’s astronaut corps after 17 years of service. His last day at NASA was Friday, May 28. In his career, Cassidy accumulated 378 days in space.

Who is the captain of NASA?

Summary: Christopher J. Cassidy was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 2004 and is a veteran of three space flights, STS‐127, Expedition 35, and Expedition 63.

Who is the Commander of ISS?

Completed ExpeditionsCommanderNotes (while in command of the expedition)
Expedition 66| Thomas Pesquet| Continued his first ISS command in this Expedition too.
Anton Shkaplerov| Second time as commander.
Expedition 67| Thomas Marshburn|
Oleg Artemyev| Current ISS commander.

Is Chris Cassidy a Navy SEAL?

Christopher John “Chris” Cassidy (born January 4, 1970) is a retired NASA astronaut and United States Navy SEAL. Chris Cassidy achieved the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. His first spaceflight was on a Space Shuttle mission in 2009. He was the Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA from July 2015 until June 2017.