Christopher Sembroski

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Chris Sembroski
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Chris Sembroski (June 2007)
Born
Christopher Sembroski

(1979-08-28) August 28, 1979 (age 42)
Nationality USA
Occupation
  • Data engineer (current)
  • US Air Force missileman (former)
Known forPrivate astronaut aboard Inspiration4
Space career
Crew Dragon Astronaut
Commercial Astronaut
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Time in space
2d 23h 3m
MissionsInspiration4
Mission insignia
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Christopher Sembroski (born August 28, 1979) is an American data engineer, Air Force veteran, and commercial astronaut, currently living in Everett, Washington, United States. He was joined by billionaire Jared Isaacman on the Inspiration4 mission to orbit.

He is a Lockheed Martin employee and astronaut for the Inspiration4 mission.[1] The spaceflight position was given to Sembroski after a friend had declined the prize, transferring it to Sembroski.[2] This friend, who knew Sembroski from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is Kyle Hippchen. He could not fly on board Dragon because he exceeded the weight limit of the vehicle[3][needs update]

Sembroski has long had an interest in space, being an amateur astronomer and rocketeer.[4][2][5] Sembroski received the call sign "Hanks" during training.[6]

He is featured on the cover of a Time magazine double issue with the rest of the crew of Inspiration4 in August 2021.[7]

Career[]

Sembroski grew up in Kannapolis, North Carolina.[1] During college, Sembroski volunteered for ProSpace, a nonprofit organization advocating for private spaceflight.[2] Sembroski also was a counselor at Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama which promotes science, technology, engineering, and math to children and teenagers.[4][2] After college, Sembroski joined the United States Air Force as an Electro-Mechanical Technician stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT.[8] Sembroski now serves as a data engineer for Lockheed-Martin.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Julie Muhlstein (2021-04-18). "Everett's own spaceman thrilled to join all-civilian mission". The Everett Herald. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  2. ^ a b c d Rachel DeSantis (30 March 2021). "Meet First All-Civilian Space Crew, Who Are 'Pushing Boundaries' on Inspiration4-SpaceX Mission". People.
  3. ^ Kenneth Chang (2021-09-15). "How were the astronauts selected?". New York Times. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  4. ^ a b Kenneth Chang (2021-03-30). "A Billionaire Names His Team to Ride SpaceX, No Pros Allowed". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  5. ^ a b Nancy Dunn (30 March 2021). "Two space fans – including Everett man – get seats on billionaire's private flight". NPR. KNKX. Associated Press.
  6. ^ Thompson, Amy. "Inspiration4's call signs: The crew of SpaceX's all-civilian mission have special nicknames". Space.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  7. ^ Kluger, Jeffrey (2021-08-23). "Inside Inspiration 4". Time. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  8. ^ "Missiles to symphonies". Air Force Space Command. Retrieved 4 April 2021.

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