Story Musgrave M.B.A. ’59

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A NASA scientist-astronaut for 30 years, Story Musgrave is a man who spends his “free” time tirelessly pursuing knowledge. This pursuit includes bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, statistics and chemistry; master’s degrees in business administration in operations analysis and computer programming; master’s degrees in physiology, biophysics and literature; and a doctorate in medicine. In addition, Musgrave served on Skylab missions and worked extensively on extravehicular activity (EVA) suit development and life support systems.

Entering the United States Marine Corps in 1953, Musgrave served as an aviation electrician, instrument technician and aircraft crew chief aboard the Carrier U.S.S. WASP in the Far East. With FAA ratings as instructor and airline transport pilot, along with his U.S. Air Force wings, he has flown 17,700 hours in 160 different types of civilian and military aircraft, including 7,500 hours in jet aircraft. An accomplished parachutist, Musgrave has made more than 500 freefalls, including over 100 experimental freefall descents involved in the study of human aerodynamics.

In 1997, Musgrave completed his sixth space flight. To date, no other astronaut has flown more. On his first mission, the maiden voyage of Challenger, he tested equipment he had designed in the first-ever space walk outside of a shuttle. As payload commander on the first servicing mission of the Hubble space telescope, he coordinated the observatory’s upgrade and repair. He also participated in three EVAs that restored the telescope to its full capabilities.

“Dr. Musgrave’s contributions to the space program have been extensive and diverse. He makes many public appearances in support of NASA and education, sharing his shuttle experiences and medical expertise and serving as a role model to many, including young students, by showing them what they can achieve.” – Chief Robert D. Cabana, Astronaut Office