Harrison Schmitt
Astronaut
Harrison Schmitt was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico, United States on July 3rd, 1935 and is the Astronaut. At the age of 88, Harrison Schmitt biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
Date of Birth
July 3, 1935
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Santa Rita, New Mexico, United States
Age
88 years old
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
Profession
Astronaut, Geologist, Politician, Scientist
Harrison Schmitt Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color
At 88 years old, Harrison Schmitt has this physical status:
Height
175cm
Weight
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Hair Color
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Eye Color
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Harrison Schmitt Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
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Hobbies
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Education
California Institute of Technology (BS), University of Oslo, Harvard University (PhD)
Harrison Schmitt Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Teresa Fitzgibbon
Children
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Dating / Affair
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Parents
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Harrison Schmitt Awards
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal (1973)
- He was made an honorary fellow of the Geological Society of America for his efforts in geoscience in 1984.
- 1989 Recipient of the G. K. Gilbert Award
- One of the elementary schools in Schmitt's hometown of Silver City, New Mexico was named in his honor in the mid-1970s. An image of the astronaut riding a rocket through space is displayed on the front of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School.
- AAPG's Special Award has been changed to the Harrison Schmitt Award in 2011. It recognizes individuals or organizations that, for a variety of reasons, do not qualify for other Association honors or awards. Schmitt received the award in 1973 for his contribution as the first geologist to land on the Moon and study its geology.
- 2015 Recipient of the Leif Erikson Exploration Award, awarded by The Exploration Museum, for his scientific work on the surface of the Moon in 1972, and for his part in the geology training of all the astronauts that walked on the Moon before him.
MailOnline's complete guide to the MOON: 9 astonishing facts about our lunar satellite that will leave you staring at the sky in awe
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October 29, 2023
It lights up the night sky and has captivated us since the dawn of humanity. But just how big is the moon compared to Earth, exactly how far away is it and why do we only see one side of our lunar satellite? These pie charts, tables, and graphs tell you all you need to hear about the glowing white sphere that orbits us from around 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers). MailOnline also examines the moon's various phases, where men have walked on the lunar surface, and how the 'air' compares to here and there on Earth.
How to watch the NASA Artemis II crew reveal LIVE
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April 3, 2023
Today, three Americans and a Canadian will fly around our lunar satellite as part of the Artemis II mission, scheduled for 2024. Many have speculated about who may be aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft, with at least one female explorer named as one of them. Here's what you need to hear about today's announcement, including how to watch live and who the most likely candidates are.
On a challenging mission to the moon, SpaceX launches a Japanese lunar lander
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December 12, 2022
SpaceX has sent a Japanese lunar lander into space, starting its five-month journey to the moon. On Sunday, the spacecraft, designed by Tokyo's Space Corporation, blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida atop a Falcon 9 rocket. In April, it will fly one million miles (1.6 million kilometres) from Earth before looping back and landing on the moon's surface. When it arrives, the ispace lander will launch a lunar rover from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a ball-shaped robot from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).