Michael J. Bloomfield

American astronaut and Shuttle commander

Michael J. Bloomfield - American astronaut and Shuttle commander
Born

March 16th, 1959
66 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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