1933 – 2014

Henry Hartsfield

American astronaut (1933–2014)

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Born

1933-11-21, Birmingham

Died

2014-07-17

Birthplace state

Alabama

Biography

Henry Warren Hartsfield Jr. was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1933 and died in 2014. He served as a colonel in the United States Air Force and worked as a NASA astronaut, accumulating over 480 hours in space. In 2006 he was inducted into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Occupation

Henry Hartsfield is recorded as a aircraft pilot, a military officer, a engineer and a astronaut, born in Alabama (1933–2014).

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Frequently asked about Henry Hartsfield

Who was Henry Hartsfield?

Henry Hartsfield was American astronaut (1933–2014), born in Alabama (1933 – 2014).

When and where was Henry Hartsfield born?

Henry Hartsfield was born on 1933-11-21 in Birmingham.

When did Henry Hartsfield die?

Henry died on 2014-07-17.

What was Henry Hartsfield known for?

Henry Hartsfield is recorded as a aircraft pilot, a military officer, a engineer and a astronaut.

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