Byron Lichtenberg was born on February 19, 1948 in Pennsylvania. He was the first astronaut to serve as Payload Specialist on a NASA Space Shuttle mission, making history in 1983 when he flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. He was a pioneer in the field of space exploration and his contributions to the space program are still remembered today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)
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About
The first Astronaut to serve as Payload Specialist on a NASA Space Shuttle mission.
Before Fame
He was a U.S. Air Force pilot and survived 238 combat missions during the Vietnam War.
Trivia
He founded Payload Systems, Inc., which has provided hardware and support for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.
Family Life
He married and had five children.
Associated With
He is a pilot like fellow Astronaut Michael Collins.