Michael J. Smith
Michael J. Smith is a government astronaut from United States of America, affiliated with NASA.
During their career, Michael J. Smith flew on 1 spaceflight, logging 1 minute, 13 seconds in space.
Michael John Smith was an American astronaut—pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed during the STS-51-L mission. All seven crew members died.
Career Statistics
| Date of Birth | 04/30/1945 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | 01/28/1986 |
| Status | Lost In Flight |
| First Flight | 01/28/1986 |
| Last Flight | 01/28/1986 |
| In Space | No |
| Time in Space | 1 minute, 13 seconds |
| Landings | 1 |
Spaceflights by Michael J. Smith
Explore the 1 spaceflight Michael J. Smith participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.