Jack Swigert
- January 10, 2024
- Astronaut
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jack Swigert |
| Occupation | Astronaut |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 30, 1931(1931-08-30) |
| Age | 93 |
| Date Of Death | December 27, 1982, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, D.C. |
| Birthplace | Denver |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Colorado |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Jack Swigert Biography
| Name | Jack Swigert |
| Birthday | Aug 30 |
| Birth Year | 1931 |
| Place Of Birth | Denver |
| Home Town | Colorado |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Jack Swigert is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on August 30, 1931 in Denver, Colorado, United States. As Command Module Pilot on the famous Apollo 13 mission, he was the one to report to Houston they had a problem.
James Lovell was the mission leader on the Apollo 13 flight.
He grew up in Denver, Colorado.
Jack Swigert Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Astronaut |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jack Swigert is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jack Swigert 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After studying Aerospace engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he applied to NASA’s astronaut program and was selected for NASA Astronaut Group 5.
He was initially part of the backup crew for Apollo 13, but was selected after a prime crew member fell ill with the German Measles.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches |
Jack Swigert height 6 feet 0 inches Jack weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jack Swigert Dating?
According to our records, Jack Swigert is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jack Swigert’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jack Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jack Swigert celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.
Top Facts about Jack Swigert
- Jack Swigert was an American astronaut and politician.
- He served as a member of the House of Representatives.
- Swigert flew on the Apollo 13 mission in 1970.
- He helped save the crew after an explosion onboard.
- Swigert passed away from cancer in 1982 at age 51.
- He received numerous awards for his service to NASA.
- Swigert was a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder.
- He also served as a fighter pilot in the Air National Guard.
- Swigert’s hometown was Denver, Colorado.
- His legacy continues to inspire future generations of astronauts and leaders.
How old was astronaut Jack Swigert when he died?
51 years (1931–1982)
Did Jack Swigert get married?
Swigert never married , with his NYT obituary describing him as a lifelong bachelor (the term is decidedly not, in this case, a euphemism for homosexuality).
Why did Jack Swigert leave NASA?
Swigert took a leave of absence from the space program in 1973 to become executive director of the Committee on Science and Technology of the U.S. House of Representatives. He resigned from the committee and from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1977 and entered private business in Virginia.
Who actually said Houston we have a problem?
While Lovell’s transmission became part of NASA history, it was command module pilot John “Jack” Swigert who actually called Houston first about the problem. Here’s the official NASA transcript on the incident. NASA Transcript: Swigert: “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.”
Which Apollo ship blew up?
The Apollo 13 malfunction was caused by an explosion and rupture of oxygen tank no. 2 in the service module. The explosion ruptured a line or damaged a valve in the no. 1 oxygen tank, causing it to lose oxygen rapidly.