Donald Pettit

Quick Facts

Full Name	Donald Pettit
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Apr 20, 1955(1955-04-20)
Age	69
Birthplace	Silverton
Country	United States
Birth City	Oregon
Horoscope	Aries

Donald Pettit Biography

Donald Pettit is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on April 20, 1955 in Silverton, Oregon, United States. Scientist and astronaut on trip to Antarctica to search for meteorites.

He was an NASA astronaut just like He was a NASA astronaut like Neil Armstrong..

He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Oregon State University in 1978 and a doctoral degree from the University of Arizona in 1983.

He worked as a scientist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory until 1996, when he was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA.

He was married and had two sons.

Donald Pettit Net Worth

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

He was an expert scientist in the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

He spent two extended stay at the International Space Station and flew one Space Shuttle mission.

Donald Roy Pettit (born April 20, 1955) is an American chemical engineer and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of two long-duration stays aboard the International Space Station, one space shuttle mission and a six-week expedition to find meteorites in Antarctica. As of 2018, at age 64, he is NASA’s oldest active astronaut.

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In November 2008, Pettit invented a zero-g coffee cup, which used the wetting angle to carry the coffee along a crease to permit drinking and avoid the necessity of a straw. This zero-g cup was featured in the May 2009 National Geographic Magazine issue, along with his notes on the relation of the internal cup angle to the contact wetting angle for various construction materials.

Facts & Trivia

Donald Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Donald Pettit celebrates birthday on April 20 of every year.

The footage was released by NASA both on its official site and YouTube along with another commercial version by Rovio on March 8, 2012 to announce the launch of new game Angry Birds Space on March 22, 2012.

How old is the oldest active astronaut?

Donald Pettit
Occupation| Chemical engineer
Space career
NASA Astronaut
Time in space| 369 days 16 hours 41 minutes

How old are NASA astronauts?

Astronaut candidates have ranged between the ages of 26 and 46, with the average age being 34. Candidates must be U.S. citizens to apply for the program. There are three broad categories of qualifications: education, work experience, and medical.

How much do astronauts get paid?

The pay grades for civilian astronaut candidates are set by federal government pay scales and vary based on academic achievements and experience. According to NASA , civilian astronaut salaries range from $104,898 to $161,141 per year. Here are a few of the benefits offered to civilian astronauts: Health care.

Is Buzz Aldrin still alive?

Buzz Aldrin
Born| Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. January 20, 1930 Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Status| Retired
Other names| Dr. Rendezvous

Can I be an astronaut at 40?

There are no age restrictions for the program. Astronaut candidates selected in the past have ranged between the ages of 26 and 46, with the average age being 34.