John Blaha

Astronaut

Birthday August 26, 1942

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Texas

Age 82 years old

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About

NASA astronaut who flew five space missions and conducted research aboard the Mir Space Station.

Before Fame

He was a test pilot at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment for the Royal Air Force.

Trivia

His second mission, flying on Space Shuttle Discovery, was for the Department of Defense.

Family Life

He married and had three children.

Associated With

He and astronaut Alan Shepard were test pilots.