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Born on November 22, 1942, Guion Bluford is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Guion Bluford is listed as a military officer, astronaut and aircraft pilot. The age as of 2026 is 83. Education on record includes Overbrook High School and Pennsylvania State University. Recorded honors include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Air Medal, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame and 3 more.
My Take
Bluford is the kind of figure who reshapes what people believe is possible. As the first African American in space, he didn't just earn a place in the history books; he widened the horizon for everyone who came after. What strikes me most is the quiet professionalism behind the milestone, a fighter pilot turned astronaut who flew four shuttle missions and rose to colonel without trading substance for spectacle. The wall of honors, from the Legion of Merit to multiple halls of fame, only confirms what his career already proves. I find his blend of engineering rigor and pioneering courage genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Guion Bluford
- Name (Japanese)
- グイオン・S・ブルフォード
- Reading
- ぐいおん・S・ぶるふぉーど
- Born
- November 22, 1942 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- military officer / astronaut / aircraft pilot / military flight engineer
2. Background
- High school
- Overbrook High School
- University
- Pennsylvania State University
Awards & achievements
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Air Medal
- United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
- 1994 NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- 1997 International Space Hall of Fame
- 2019 National Aviation Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guion%20Bluford
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q528943
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Guion Bluford born?
Born November 22, 1942 (age 83).
Where is Guion Bluford from?
Guion Bluford is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Guion Bluford do?
Guion Bluford works as military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot, military flight engineer.
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