Ilan Ramon

Astronaut

Birthday June 20, 1954

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Ramat Gan, Israel

DEATH DATE Feb 1, 2003 (48)

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About

The first Israeli astronaut, he was killed in Space Shuttle Columbia's re-entry accident.

Before Fame

He was a fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force.

Trivia

He is the first foreign recipient of the U.S. Congressional Space Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously.

Family Life

He was married and had four children.

Associated With

He and Kaplana Chawla both died aboard Columbia and both were the first NASA astronauts from their respective countries.