Real/Birth Name:
Michael John Smith
Also Known As:
Michael J. Smith
Mike Smith
Nickname(s):
Mike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
Death Date:
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brief Facts:
Test pilot and astronaut. Pilot on the Challenger shuttle flight
STS-51-L when it exploded before reaching space.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor 2004.