Richard A. Searfoss

American astronaut (1956-2018)
Person human Q1371840
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Richard A. Searfoss

Summary

Richard A. Searfoss is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mount Clemens[2]. He was born on +1956-06-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bear Valley Springs[4]. He died on +2018-09-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], astronaut[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard A. Searfoss was born in Mount Clemens[2].
  • Richard A. Searfoss died in Bear Valley Springs[4].
  • Richard A. Searfoss was born on +1956-06-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard A. Searfoss died on +2018-09-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard A. Searfoss held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's professions included military officer[6].
  • Richard A. Searfoss worked as an astronaut[7].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • Among Richard A. Searfoss's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11].
  • Richard A. Searfoss was educated at California Institute of Technology[12].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's education included a stint at United States Air Force Academy[13].
  • Richard A. Searfoss was educated at Squadron Officer School[14].
  • Richard A. Searfoss received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Richard A. Searfoss received the Eagle Scout[16].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's image is recorded as Richard Searfoss.jpg[17].
  • Richard A. Searfoss is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[20].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's IMDb ID is recorded as nm3210922[21].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's part of is recorded as NASA Astronaut Group 13[22].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's Commons category is recorded as Richard A. Searfoss[23].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-90[25].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-58[26].
  • Richard A. Searfoss's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-76[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mount Clemens[2], Richard A. Searfoss… he was born on +1956-06-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at California Institute of Technology[12], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1891[30], headquartered in California[31]; United States Air Force Academy[13], an air force academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1954[34], headquartered in Lowry Air Force Base[35]; and Squadron Officer School[14], a military unit[36], in United States[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], astronaut[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. Among Richard A. Searfoss's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1926[40] and Eagle Scout[16], an Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America[41], in United States[42], founded in 1911[43].

Death and Burial

Richard A. Searfoss died on +2018-09-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bear Valley Springs[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard A. Searfoss include 13157 Searfoss[44], an asteroid[45].

Why It Matters

Richard A. Searfoss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include 13157 Searfoss[44], an asteroid[45].

FAQs

Where was Richard A. Searfoss born?

Richard A. Searfoss's place of birth was Mount Clemens[2].

Where did Richard A. Searfoss die?

Richard A. Searfoss passed away in Bear Valley Springs[4].

What did Richard A. Searfoss do for work?

Richard A. Searfoss worked as military officer[6], astronaut[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did Richard A. Searfoss go to school?

Richard A. Searfoss was educated at California Institute of Technology[12], United States Air Force Academy[13], and Squadron Officer School[14].

What awards did Richard A. Searfoss receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15] and Eagle Scout[16].

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  25. [5] . collectspace.com. collectspace.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of STS-90
    Astronaut mission STS-90, STS-58, STS-76
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  2. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Military branch United States Air Force
    Award received
    Place of birth Mount Clemens
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