Ellison Onizuka
- January 10, 2024
- Astronaut
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ellison Onizuka |
| Occupation | Astronaut |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 24, 1946(1946-06-24) |
| Age | 78 |
| Date Of Death | 1986-01-28 |
| Birthplace | Kealakekua |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Hawaii |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Ellison Onizuka Biography
| Name | Ellison Onizuka |
| Birthday | Jun 24 |
| Birth Year | 1946 |
| Place Of Birth | Kealakekua |
| Home Town | Hawaii |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Lorna Leiko Yoshida |
| Children(s) | Janelle Onizuka-Gillilan, Darien Lei Shizue Onizuka-Morgan |
Ellison Onizuka is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on June 24, 1946 in Kealakekua, Hawaii, United States. Astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51-C and the first Asian- American pilot to launch into space.
Judith Resnik was also one of the crew on the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed. was also a member of the crew members on the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed.
He had two daughters along with spouse Lorna Leiko Yoshida. was got married in 1969.
Ellison Onizuka Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Astronaut |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ellison Onizuka is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ellison Onizuka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was test pilot for the U.S. Air Force, prior to being chosen to be an astronaut by NASA.
He was aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed just after its launch due to a rupture in the fuel tank.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Ellison Onizuka Dating?
According to our records, Ellison Onizuka married to Lorna Leiko Yoshida. As of December 1, 2023, Ellison Onizuka’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ellison Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ellison Onizuka celebrates birthday on June 24 of every year.
What was Ellison Onizuka famous for?
Ellison Onizuka was the first Asian American to fly in space. He was a member of NASA’s Astronaut Class of 1978, also known as the Thirty-Five New Guys, the first astronaut class in nearly a decade and also the first to include women, Hispanics and Asian and African Americans.
What was Ellison Onizuka job on the challenger?
As a mission specialist aboard the shuttle Challenger, Onizuka would have been responsible for deploying a large communication satellite. He also was scheduled to help deploy another satellite to study Halley’s comet.
Is Ellison Onizuka Japanese?
Ellison Shoji Onizuka was not only the first Japanese-American astronaut, the first Asian-American and first Buddhist to travel in space — he was the first Hawaiian too, with Kona coffee to prove it.
Where is Ellison Onizuka from?
Kealakekua, HI
Who does Onizuka end up with?
Azusa is truly grateful for all things Onizuka has done for her, and eventually started to gradually fall in love with him, because he was the one who taught her the joy of being a teacher.