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| Name | Bernard A. Harris Jr. |
| First Name | Bernard |
| Last Name | A. Harris Jr. |
| Occupation | Astronaut |
| Birthday | June 26 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Temple |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
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| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Bernard A. Harris Jr. Biography
Bernard A. Harris Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on June 26, 1956 in Temple, United States.
Harris graduated from Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, Texas, in 1974, where he was actively involved in science fairs, book clubs and other school activities. He received a B.S. degree in biology from University of Houston in 1978. He earned his MD degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1982. Harris completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic in 1985. Harris is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Harris completed a National Research Council Fellowship at NASA’s Ames Research Center in 1987. While at Ames, he conducted research in musculature physiology and disuse.
Bernard Anthony Harris Jr. (born June 26, 1956 in Temple, Texas) is a former NASA astronaut. On February 9, 1995, Harris became the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity (spacewalk), during the second of his two Space Shuttle flights.
Bernard A. Harris Jr. Net Worth
Bernard is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bernard A. Harris Jr.'s net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Astronaut |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Harris first became interested in being an astronaut watching the Apollo 11 mission on TV in 1969. Selected by NASA in January 1990, Harris became an astronaut in July 1991, and qualified for assignment as a mission specialist on future Space Shuttle flight crews. He served as the crew representative for Shuttle Software in the Astronaut Office Operations Development Branch. Harris was assigned as a mission specialist on STS-55, Spacelab D-2, in August 1991. He flew on board Columbia for ten days, (26 April 1993 – 6 May 1993); on the mission the Shuttle reached one year of accumulated flight time. Harris was part of the payload crew of Spacelab D-2, conducting a variety of research in physical and life sciences. During this flight, Harris logged over 239 hours and 4,164,183 miles in space.
His second mission was as the Payload Commander on STS-63 ( February 2, 1995 – February 11, 1995), the first flight of the new joint Russian-American Space Program. Mission highlights included the first rendezvous (but not docking) with the Russian space station Mir and retrieval of Spartan 204 satellite. During the flight, Harris became the first African-American to walk in space, while fellow astronaut Michael Foale became the first British-born spacewalker. (It was also on this flight that Eileen Collins became the first female Shuttle pilot.) On this mission, Harris logged 198 hours, 29 minutes in space, completed 129 orbits, and traveled over 2.9 million miles.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In the late 1990s, Harris served as a member of the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System.
Who is Bernard A. Harris Jr. Dating?
According to our records, Bernard A. Harris Jr. is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Bernard A. Harris Jr.. You may help us to build the dating records for Bernard A. Harris Jr.!Harris left NASA in April 1996, but has continued research. He served as Vice President of SPACEHAB, Inc., and innovative space commercialization company, where he directed the company’s space science business. He also served as Vice President of Business Development for Space Media, Inc., an Informatics company, establishing an e-commerce initiative that is now part of the United Nations’ education program.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
He also trained as a flight surgeon at the Aerospace School of Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio in 1988. Dr. Harris received a master’s degree in biomedical science from The University of Texas Medical Branch in 1996. Harris is also a licensed private pilot and certified scuba diver.
Harris is a member of many professional, academic and service organizations, including the American College of Physicians, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Houston, National Math and Science Initiative, Medical Informatics, Technology and Applications Center, Houston Technology Center, and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, Board of Scientific Counselors. He has been recognized several times by NASA and other organizations for his professional and academic achievements. In 1996 he received an honorary doctorate from the Morehouse College School of Medicine. He later received honorary doctorates from Stonybrook University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the University of Houston. He has also received a NASA Space flight medal, a NASA Award of Merit, a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the 2000 Horatio Alger Award.
Facts & Trivia
Bernard Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bernard A. Harris Jr. celebrates birthday on June 26 of every year.
In 1998, he founded The Harris Foundation, a Houston, Texas-based non-profit organization, whose stated mission is “to invest in community-based initiatives to support education, health and wealth. THF supports programs that empower individuals, in particular minorities and other economically and/or socially disadvantaged, to recognize their potential and pursue their dreams.”
Is Bernard A Harris Jr still alive?
| Born | June 26, 1956 Temple, Texas |
| Status | Retired |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Medical Doctor |
Does Bernard Harris have kids?
Harris left NASA in April 1996 and received a master’s degree in biomedical science from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston the same year. He is Chief Scientist and Vice-President of Science and Health Services. He is married to the former Sandra Fay Lewis of Sunnyvale, CA. They have one child.
Is Dr Bernard Harris married?
Married to the former Sandra Fay Lewis of Sunnyvale, California. They have one child. He enjoys flying, sailing, skiing, running, scuba diving, art and music. Bernard’s mother, Mrs. Gussie H.
What is Bernard Harris known for?
Bernard Anthony Harris Jr. is a scientist, surgeon, astronaut, entrepreneur, and leader. He is best known for having been the first African American to walk in space, and developing the non-profit known as the Harris Foundation. Harris was born on June 26, 1956 in Temple, Texas.
Which Black astronaut died in space?
| Died | January 28, 1986 (aged 35) Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ronald E. McNair Memorial Park, Lake City, South Carolina, U.S. |
