Famous Astronauts Birthday, Biography & Family

Sally Ride

Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist, who became the first American woman to travel into space. Read on to find out more about her childhood, career, profile and timeline.

Born: 26 May 1951 American

Kalpana Chawla

Kalpana Chawla was American astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ disaster. Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 17 March 1962 American

Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements, and timeline.

Born: 05 August 1930 American

John Young

John Young was born on 24 September 1930. He was American national and known as Astronaut.

Born: 24 September 1930 American

William Pogue

William Pogue was born on 23 January 1930. He was American national and known as Astronaut.

Born: 23 January 1930 American

Edward Higgins White

Edward Higgins White was born on 14 November 1930. He was American national and known as Officer, Test pilot, Astronaut.

Born: 14 November 1930 American

Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly was born on 21 February 1964. He was American national and known as astronaut, officer.

Born: 21 February 1964 American

Scott D. Altman

Scott D. Altman was born on 15 August 1959. He was American national and known as Astronaut, Fighter pilot.

Born: 15 August 1959 American

Donald Kent Slayton

Donald Kent Slayton was born on 01 March 1924. He was American national and known as Astronaut.

Born: 01 March 1924 American

David Mathieson Walker

David Mathieson Walker was born on 20 May 1944. He was American national and known as Astronaut.

Born: 20 May 1944 American