Franklin Chang-Díaz

Astronaut

Birthday April 5, 1950

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace San Jose, Costa Rica

Age 74 years old

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About

Costa Rican engineer, physicist, and astronaut most recognized for being the CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company.

Before Fame

In 1973, he graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Trivia

He was the first naturalized US citizen to become an astronaut.

Family Life

He was born in San José, Costa Rica. In 1984, he married Peggy Marguerite Doncaster. He and Peggy have four daughters named Sonia, Jean, Miranda and Lidia.

Associated With

He and scientist Karel Bossart completed graduate programs at MIT.