Michael J. Bloomfield
American astronaut and Shuttle commander
Born
March 16th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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Born in 1959, this individual served as an astronaut with NASA. Selected in 1987 as part of the Space Shuttle program, participated in multiple missions during the 1990s. Commanded STS-86, which was the sixth shuttle flight to the Russian space station Mir. Also took part in STS-75 and STS-33, contributing to various scientific experiments and advancements in space travel.
Commanded STS-86 mission
Participated in STS-75 and STS-33
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