Karol J. Bobko
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Summary
Karol J. Bobko was born on December 23, 1937[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on August 17, 2023[3], in Half Moon Bay[4]. He worked as an air force officer[5], astronaut[6], airman[7], test pilot[8], and military flight engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (342 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], Poland[12]
- Occupation: aircraft pilot[13]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[14], Booz Allen Hamilton[15], Astrotech Corporation[16], Leidos[17]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[18], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[19], United States Air Force Academy[20], USC Viterbi School of Engineering[21], Brooklyn Technical High School[22]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[23], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[24], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[25], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[26], Defense Superior Service Medal[27], Legion of Merit[28], Defense Meritorious Service Medal[29], Meritorious Service Medal[30], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[31], NASA Space Flight Medal[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[34]
- Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 7[35]
- Commons category: Karol J. Bobko[36]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[37]
- Family name: Bobko[38]
- Given name: Karol[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[40]
- Name in native language: Karol Joseph Bobko[41]
- Time in space: 23,163 minutes[42]
- Member of the crew of: STS-6[43], STS-51-D[44], STS-51-J[45]
Why It Matters
Karol J. Bobko has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Karol J. Bobko born?
Karol J. Bobko was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Karol J. Bobko die?
Karol J. Bobko died in Half Moon Bay[4].
What did Karol J. Bobko do for work?
Karol J. Bobko worked as an air force officer[5], astronaut[6], airman[7], test pilot[8], and military flight engineer[9].
Where did Karol J. Bobko go to school?
Karol J. Bobko was educated at University of Southern California[18], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[19], United States Air Force Academy[20], and USC Viterbi School of Engineering[21].
What awards did Karol J. Bobko receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[23], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[24], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[25], and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[26].