Robert Overmyer
Astronaut

Robert Overmyer Net Worth

Robert Overmyer was born on July 14, 1936 in Lorain, OH. He was a decorated test pilot, astronaut, and lead investigator into the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War and flew over 100 combat missions. He was also a NASA astronaut, flying on two Space Shuttle missions and logging over 437 hours in space. He was also the lead investigator into the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, which occurred in 1986.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 14, 1936
Birth Place Lorain, OH
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 22, 1996 (age 59)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)

About

Test pilot, Astronaut, and lead investigator into the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.

Before Fame

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Trivia

He piloted Space Shuttle mission STS-5, the first with a four-person crew, and served as Commander on STS-51-B.

Family Life

He had three children with his wife Katherine.

Associated With

He investigated the Challenger accident in which Francis Scobee was killed.

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