Jim Wetherbee
- January 11, 2024
- Aviator
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jim Wetherbee |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 27, 1952(1952-11-27) |
| Age | 72 |
| Birthplace | Flushing |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Jim Wetherbee Biography
| Birthday | Nov 27 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
Jim Wetherbee is one of the most popular and richest Aviator who was born on November 27, 1952 in Flushing, New York, United States.
James Donald “Wxb” Wetherbee (born November 27, 1952) (Capt, USN, Ret.), is an American former naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer, and NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of six Space Shuttle missions and is the only American to have commanded five spaceflight missions.
Following his graduation from the Notre Dame, he received his commission in the United States Navy in 1975. He was designated a Naval Aviator in December
- After training in the A-7E, he was assigned to Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) from August 1977 to November 1980 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy and logged 125 night carrier landings.
Jim Wetherbee Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Aviator |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jim Wetherbee is one of the richest Aviator from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Wetherbee 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Wetherbee was born on November 27, 1952, in Flushing, New York, and raised in Huntington Station, New York. He enjoys tennis, skiing, softball, running, and music. He graduated from Holy Family Diocesan High School in South Huntington, New York, in 1970. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1974.
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STS-86: Atlantis (September 25 to October 6, 1997) was the seventh mission to rendezvous and dock with the Russian Space Station Mir. Highlights included the delivery of a Mir attitude control computer, the exchange of U.S. crew members Mike Foale and David Wolf, a spacewalk by Scott Parazynski and Vladimir Titov to retrieve four experiments first deployed on Mir during the STS-76 docking mission, the transfer to Mir of 10,400 pounds of science and logistics, and the return of experiment hardware and results to Earth. Mission duration was 169 orbits in 259 hours and 21 minutes.
Facts & Trivia
Dani Ranked on the list of most popular Aviator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Wetherbee celebrates birthday on November 27 of every year.
Wetherbee retired from the U.S. Navy in 2003, and left NASA in 2005 to become a consultant. He joined BP in 2006 as a safety auditor, and retired in 2014. He is currently working as a drummer and as a consultant for leaders in hazardous environments.
Who was the heaviest person to go to space?
Jim Wetherbee
Alma mater| University of Notre Dame, B.S. 1974
Occupation| Naval aviator, test pilot
Awards|
Space career
Who was the shortest astronaut?
The shortest was American astronaut, Nancy Currie , who measured just 1.52 m (5 feet). The oldest person to fly in space was 77 year-old American John Glenn.
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 there a weight limit to be an astronaut?
Article content. Tale of the tape: Aside from being in excellent health, prospective astronauts must meet the following requirements: — Measure between 149.5 cm and 190.5 cm (4-10 and 6-3), and weigh between 50 and 95 kilograms (110 and 209 pounds).
Who is the youngest astronaut?
Alyssa Carson
Born| March 10, 2001 Hammond, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality| American
Education| Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Florida Institute of
Technology
Occupation| Student