Michael P. Anderson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael P. Anderson
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Dec 25, 1959(1959-12-25)
Age	65
Date Of Death	February 1, 2003, Texas
Birthplace	Plattsburgh
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Capricorn

Michael P. Anderson Biography

Michael P. Anderson is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on December 25, 1959 in Plattsburgh, New York, United States.

Michael Phillip Anderson (December 25, 1959 – February 1, 2003) was a United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut. Anderson and his six fellow crew members were killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the craft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. Anderson served as the payload commander and lieutenant colonel in charge of science experiments on the Columbia. Anderson was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

In 1981, Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and astronomy from the University of Washington in Seattle, and in 1990 he was awarded Master of Science degree in physics from Creighton University in Omaha.

Michael P. Anderson Net Worth

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

Anderson was born in 1959 to Barbara Anderson and Bobbie Anderson, Michael Anderson was an only child and his father serviced jets on Plattsburgh Air Force Base near Plattsburgh, New York. Bobbie Anderson was transferred to Fairchild Air Force Base, about 12 miles away from Spokane, Washington, which Anderson spoke of as his hometown. He graduated from Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington, one of four African Americans in a class of 200 students.

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Who is Michael P. Anderson Dating?

According to our records, Michael P. Anderson married to Sandra Lynn Hawkins. As of December 1, 2023, Michael P. Anderson’s is not dating anyone.

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Anderson reported to the Johnson Space Center in March 1995. He completed a year of training and evaluation, and was qualified for flight crew assignment as a mission specialist. Anderson was initially assigned technical duties in the Flight Support Branch of the Astronaut Office, but went on to log more than 593 hours in space aboard two Space Shuttle missions.

Facts & Trivia

Mika Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael P. Anderson celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.

STS-89 Endeavour (January 22–31, 1998). Anderson was a mission specialist on STS-89, the eighth Shuttle-to-Mir Space Station docking mission, during which the crew delivered more than 9,000 pounds of scientific equipment, logistical hardware, and water.

Top Facts about Michael P. Anderson

1. Michael P. Anderson was an American astronaut and scientist.
2. He was born on December 25, 1959, in Plattsburgh, New York.
3. Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics/astronomy from the University of Washington.
4. He served as a payload officer for several space shuttle missions before being selected as an astronaut candidate in 1994.
5. Anderson flew on two space shuttle missions: STS-89 and STS-107.
6. On February 1, 2003, Anderson died along with six other crew members when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
7. Anderson was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 2004.
8. He is survived by his wife and two children.
9. The Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program at his alma mater honors his legacy and promotes diversity in STEM fields.
10. Anderson’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of astronauts and scientists alike.

What did Michael P Anderson do for NASA?

Anderson flew on STS-89 and STS-107 , logging over 593 hours in space. SPACE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: STS-89 Endeavour (January 22-31, 1998), was the eighth Shuttle-Mir docking mission during which the crew transferred more than 9,000 pounds of scientific equipment, logistical hardware and water from the Space Shuttle to Mir.

How did Michael P Anderson change the world?

Anderson was accepted for NASA astronaut training in 1995, and made his first Shuttle flight aboard the Endeavor in 1998 to carry supplies and new crewmen to the former Soviet space station Mir. He and his colleagues spent nine days in orbit.

Why was Michael P Anderson important?

Michael P. Anderson was one of seven astronauts on the space shuttle Columbia , which disintegrated over Texas 16 minutes before its scheduled landing on February 1, 2003. Anderson was the sole African American on the mission, which also included the first Israeli astronaut, Col.

When was Michael P Anderson born?

December 25, 1959

Did Michael P Anderson have kids?

Anderson and his wife, Sandra, have two children, Kaycee and Sydney. Lieutenant Colonel Anderson was an instructor pilot and tactics officer in the U.S. Air Force.