Jul 30, 2024 · Two other astronauts— Jack Lousma, who flew aboard Skylab and in the shuttle program, and Jose Hernandez, another shuttle astronaut—ran for the Senate and the House …

Nov 9, 2020 · The first astronaut-turned-politician was John Glenn, who served as a Marine pilot and test pilot, and in 1962 became the first American and third person to orbit Earth.

Pages in category "American astronaut-politicians" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Feb 2, 2018 · (NASA via Getty Images) Which do you find more impressive, an astronaut or a politician? Well, these guys have done both. Take a look at the list below to learn about those …

Aug 3, 2024 · Americans followed along in newspapers and television spots as Mark and Scott became the first sibling astronauts, let alone identical twins, for NASA’s shuttle program in the …

Mar 15, 2021 · In fact, John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962, served so many years in the Senate that by the time Lori Garver met him in 1984, she thought of him first as a …

Jul 2, 2025 · They've been launching our astronauts now for several years. In fact, they're the only American-approved solution for launching astronauts right now.

6 days ago · Mark Kelly, American astronaut and senator and identical twin to astronaut Scott Kelly. In 2001 Mark made his first spaceflight as pilot of the space shuttle Endeavour. He …

Mar 12, 2025 · Mark Kelly’s transformation from astronaut to politician signifies an evolving role for scientists and engineers in public office. His legislative efforts and advocacy on critical …

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