Michael J. Foreman
Michael James Foreman is an astronaut and spaceflight crew member born on March 29, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. NASA Astronaut Group 17, 1998 marked the formal start of the astronaut career. United States Navy service; astronaut and mission crew member shaped the technical and operational experience brought into crew training.
- Born
- March 29, 1957
- Died
- N/A
- Birthplace
- Columbus, Ohio,United States
Flights
2
Spacewalks
5
EVA time
32 hours, 19 minutes
In space
26 days, 13 hours, 27 minutes
Bio
Michael James Foreman flew on STS-123 and STS-129, logging 26d 13h 27m in space. The flight sequence placed Michael J. Foreman in STS-123 as and STS-129 as Mission Specialist, with each assignment adding another layer of spacecraft operations, crew coordination, and mission execution.
ISS assembly mission delivering the first Kibo component and the Dextre robotic system. Expanded Japanese and Canadian contributions to the station. ISS logistics mission delivering ExPRESS Logistics Carriers and spare hardware.
Michael J. Foreman's career combines preparation, assigned responsibilities, and the specific mission work completed with each crew. The available family record lists married; 3 children. NASA or agency departure date not listed.