Charles Bolden
Charles Bolden is a government astronaut from United States of America, affiliated with NASA.
During their career, Charles Bolden flew on 4 spaceflights, logging 28 days, 8 hours, 36 minutes, 30 seconds in space.
Charles Frank Bolden Jr. is a former Administrator of NASA, a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and a former NASA astronaut.
A 1968 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became a Marine Aviator and test pilot. After his service as an astronaut, he became Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.
On May 23, 2009, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Bolden as NASA Administrator and Lori Garver as Deputy NASA Administrator. Bolden was confirmed by the Senate on July 15, 2009. He was the first African American to head the agency on a permanent basis.
On January 12, 2017, Bolden announced his resignation from NASA during a town hall meeting at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. His last day would be January 19, and Robert M. Lightfoot Jr. was announced as acting NASA Administrator.
Career Statistics
| Date of Birth | 08/19/1946 |
|---|---|
| Status | Retired |
| First Flight | 01/12/1986 |
| Last Flight | 02/03/1994 |
| In Space | No |
| Time in Space | 28 days, 8 hours, 36 minutes, 30 seconds |
| Landings | 4 |
Spaceflights by Charles Bolden
Explore the 4 spaceflights Charles Bolden participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.