Michael J. Smith (astronaut)

Michael J. Smith was an astronaut and test pilot born on April 30, 1945, in Beaufort, North Carolina . He held citizenship in the United States and was educated at the United States Naval Academy and the Naval Postgraduate School . Smith's occupations included being an astronaut and a test pilot .

During his career, Smith received several awards, including the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry .

Unfortunately, Michael J. Smith passed away on January 28, 1986, at Cape Canaveral .