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My Take
Eric Boe's resume reads like two extraordinary careers stacked into one life. An Air Force fighter pilot who rose to colonel and test pilot before becoming a NASA astronaut, he piloted Space Shuttle missions STS-126 and STS-133. I keep thinking about how different the courage of dogfighting is from the cold composure of flying a spacecraft, and how few people could carry both. The Air Medal speaks to the first chapter; the shuttle command to the second. He's not a flashy public figure, and that suits him. What I admire is the quiet professionalism of someone who simply completes the mission, every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Boe
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ボー
- Reading
- えりっく・ぼー
- Born
- October 1, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Occupation
- military officer / astronaut / engineer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Air Medal
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Boe born?
Born October 1, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Eric Boe from?
Eric Boe is from Miami, Florida, United States.
What does Eric Boe do?
Eric Boe works as military officer, astronaut, engineer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.