Michael J. Smith Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Michael John Smith (1945–1986) was an American engineer and astronaut who served as the pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger during the ill-fated STS-51-L mission. Tragically, the shuttle disintegrated 73 seconds after launch, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members. Smith, who earned a Master's degree in aerospace engineering, logged 4,867 flight hours and flew 28 different types of aircraft throughout his naval career. Following the Challenger disaster, he was posthumously promoted to captain by Congress, and a chair was established in his honor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

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Meaning of the name - Michael

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Generation Group

Michael J. Smith belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Beaufort

Place of Death: Cape Canaveral

Cause of Death: Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Educated At: Naval Postgraduate School | United States Naval Academy

Occupation: naval officer | test pilot | astronaut

Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Awards Received: NASA Distinguished Service Medal | Distinguished Flying Cross | Congressional Space Medal of Honor | Air Medal

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.