Guion Bluford
- January 11, 2024
- Astronaut
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Guion Bluford |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 22, 1942(1942-11-22) |
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Guion Bluford Biography
| Birthday | Nov 22 |
| Birth Year | 1942 |
Guion Bluford is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on November 22, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. As a crew member on Space Shuttle mission STS-8, He became the first African-American man to go into space.
He flew on Space Shuttle Challenger. Space Shuttle Challenger before its disastrous mission that ended in the death of He flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger before its ill-fated mission that killed Christa McAuliffe…
He got married to Linda Tull in 1964.
Guion Bluford Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Astronaut |
| House | Living in own house. |
Guion Bluford is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Guion Bluford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at Penn State University, where He received the degree of PhD on aerospace engineering. He also was an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
He was named an example of 100 Greatest African Americans by scholar Molefi Kete Asante.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Guion Bluford Dating?
According to our records, Guion Bluford married to Linda Tull. As of December 1, 2023, Guion Bluford’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Guion Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Guion Bluford celebrates birthday on November 22 of every year.
What is Guion Bluford known for?
Guion Bluford, in full Guion Stewart Bluford, Jr., (born November 22, 1942, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.), astronaut who was the first African American launched into space.
How did Guion Bluford change the world?
Guion S. Bluford was a decorated Air Force pilot in Vietnam before joining NASA in the late 1970s. In 1983, he became the first African American to travel into space when he served as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
Is Guion S Bluford Jr still alive?
Died on February 1, 2003 , when Space Shuttle Columbia and the crew perished during reentry. Guion S. Bluford Jr. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 22, 1942.
Where is Guy Bluford now?
He is currently the President of the Aerospace Technology Group, in Cleveland Ohio. Guion Bluford was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on June 5, 2010.
What is Guion Bluford famous quote?
The job is so fantastic, you don’t need a hobby. The hobby is going to work. To climb into an airplane and motor up by yourself, it is just amazing.