Michael J. Smith

Michael J. Smith
Michael J. Smith

Michael John Smith, was an American engineer and astronaut. He served as the pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed during the STS-51-L mission, when it broke up 73 seconds into the flight, and at an altitude of 48,000 feet (14.6 km), killing all 7 crew members. Smith's voice was the last one heard on the Challenger voice recorder.

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Male
Date of Birth
April 30th, 1945
Age
80
Birth Place
United States of America, North Carolina
Date of Death
January 28th, 1986
Died Aged
40
Star Sign
Taurus
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