Byron Lichtenberg
Astronaut

Byron Lichtenberg Net Worth

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

Birth Day February 19, 1948
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

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.

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About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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