Bruce E. Melnick

American astronaut
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Bruce E. Melnick

Summary

Bruce E. Melnick is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on +1949-12-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an astronaut[4], military officer[5], military aviator[6], and helicopter pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Bruce E. Melnick…
  • Bruce E. Melnick was born on +1949-12-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bruce E. Melnick held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Bruce E. Melnick worked as an astronaut[4].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's professions included military officer[5].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's professions included military aviator[6].
  • Bruce E. Melnick worked as a helicopter pilot[7].
  • Bruce E. Melnick was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[10].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's education included a stint at Georgia Tech[11].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's education included a stint at United States Coast Guard Academy[12].
  • Bruce E. Melnick was educated at University of West Florida[13].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's education included a stint at Clearwater High School[14].
  • Bruce E. Melnick received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's image is recorded as Bruce E. Melnick.jpg[16].
  • Bruce E. Melnick is recorded as male[17].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's part of is recorded as NASA Astronaut Group 12[19].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's Commons category is recorded as Bruce E. Melnick[20].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's military, police or special rank is recorded as Commander[21].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-41[22].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-49[23].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02xmzx[24].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's family name is recorded as Melnick[25].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's given name is recorded as Bruce[26].
  • Bruce E. Melnick's GTAA ID is recorded as 131706[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Bruce E. Melnick… he was born on +1949-12-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Georgia Tech[11], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Atlanta[31]; United States Coast Guard Academy[12], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1876[34], headquartered in New London[35]; University of West Florida[13], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1963[38]; and Clearwater High School[14], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1906[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronaut[4], military officer[5], military aviator[6], and helicopter pilot[7]. Bruce E. Melnick was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[10].

Recognition

Bruce E. Melnick received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].

Why It Matters

Bruce E. Melnick ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Bruce E. Melnick born?

Bruce E. Melnick was born in New York City[2].

What did Bruce E. Melnick do for work?

Bruce E. Melnick worked as astronaut[4], military officer[5], military aviator[6], and helicopter pilot[7].

Where did Bruce E. Melnick go to school?

Bruce E. Melnick was educated at Georgia Tech[11], United States Coast Guard Academy[12], University of West Florida[13], and Clearwater High School[14].

What awards did Bruce E. Melnick receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q834714', 'Q842278']
    Astronaut mission STS-41, STS-49
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  2. 19d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Part of NASA Astronaut Group 12
    Family name Melnick
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