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Jim Wetherbee was born on November 27, 1952 in Flushing, New York, United States. Public records list Jim Wetherbee as a military officer, astronaut and military flight engineer. The age as of 2026 is 73. Schooling on record includes University of Notre Dame. Awards on record include Distinguished Flying Cross, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame and NASA Distinguished Service Medal (2003).
My Take
Jim Wetherbee leaves me genuinely awed. A Notre Dame graduate, U.S. Navy officer and test pilot turned NASA astronaut, he flew six Space Shuttle missions and is the only American ever to command five spaceflights. Flying to space once is extraordinary; being trusted to lead the crew five separate times speaks to a rare blend of skill, judgment and calm under unimaginable pressure. The Distinguished Flying Cross and Hall of Fame induction feel almost understated for that record. People like Wetherbee carry the responsibility of human lives into the unknown, and I think the rest of us only get to look up because they went first.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Wetherbee
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ウェザービー
- Reading
- じぇーむず・うぇざーびー
- Born
- November 27, 1952 (age 73)
- Origin
- Flushing, New York, United States
- Occupation
- military officer / astronaut / military flight engineer / businessperson / aircraft pilot
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
2. Background
- University
- University of Notre Dame
Awards & achievements
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
- 2003 NASA Distinguished Service Medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Jim Wetherbee born?
Born November 27, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Jim Wetherbee from?
Jim Wetherbee is from Flushing, New York, United States.
What does Jim Wetherbee do?
Jim Wetherbee works as military officer, astronaut, military flight engineer, businessperson, aircraft pilot.
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