Ellison Onizuka
Astronaut

Ellison Onizuka Net Worth

Ellison Onizuka was an American astronaut born on June 24, 1946 in Kealakekeua, HI. He was the first Asian-American to fly into space, aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51-C. He was a pioneer in the field of space exploration and a role model for many aspiring astronauts.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 24, 1946
Birth Place Kealakekeua, HI
Age 74 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 28, 1988 (age 41)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

About

Astronaut aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51-C and the first Asian-American to fly into space.

Before Fame

He served as a test pilot in the U.S. Air Force, before being selected for the Astronaut program by NASA.

Trivia

He was on Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed shortly after launch due to a fuel tank rupturing.

Family Life

He had two daughters with wife Lorna Leiko Yoshida, whom he married in 1969.

Associated With

Judith Resnik was also one of the crew on the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed.

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About the author

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