Summer birthdays can be small, human waypoints through the long arc of space exploration — a chance to notice patterns in the people who’ve gone off-planet. Looking at birth months groups familiar names and lesser-known crew members into a single, approachable snapshot.
There are 6 Astronauts Born in August, ranging from Chris Hadfield, Story Musgrave. For each person you’ll find below Birthdate (YYYY-MM-DD),Country,Missions to make it easy to compare when and where they were born and which flights they flew — you’ll find below.
How current is this list and where did the information come from?
The list is compiled from publicly available agency biographies and mission records (NASA, CSA, ESA and others) and reflects those sources at the time of compilation; for the latest updates check the original agency pages or mission logs linked in the detailed entries below.
Can I sort or filter the entries by date, country, or mission?
Yes — the entries are organized with clear columns (Birthdate (YYYY-MM-DD),Country,Missions) so you can sort by birthdate, filter by nationality, or scan mission names; if you need a downloadable format look for export options or copy the table into a spreadsheet for custom sorting.
Astronauts Born in August
| Name | Birthdate (YYYY-MM-DD) | Country | Missions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong | 1930-08-05 | United States | Gemini 8; Apollo 11 |
| Jack Swigert | 1931-08-30 | United States | Apollo 13 |
| Joe Engle | 1932-08-26 | United States | X-15; STS-2 |
| Gerald Carr | 1932-08-22 | United States | Skylab 4 |
| Story Musgrave | 1935-08-19 | United States | Multiple Shuttle flights |
| Chris Hadfield | 1959-08-29 | Canada | STS-74; STS-100; Soyuz TMA-07M/Expedition 35 |
Images and Descriptions
Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong, an American naval aviator and NASA astronaut, became the first person to walk on the Moon during Apollo 11 after flying Gemini 8. He’s celebrated for pioneering lunar exploration and his understated public leadership.
Jack Swigert
Jack Swigert was an American astronaut and test pilot who served as command module pilot on the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission. His quick thinking and teamwork helped bring the damaged spacecraft home, making him a key figure in NASA’s history.
Joe Engle
Joe Engle is an American astronaut and USAF pilot who flew high-altitude X-15 flights and later commanded Space Shuttle mission STS-2. He bridged experimental flight testing and orbital operations, contributing to early spaceplane and shuttle development.
Gerald Carr
Gerald Carr was an American naval officer and NASA astronaut who commanded Skylab 4, the final and longest crewed Skylab mission. He led long-duration orbital science and operations, helping to expand human endurance research in space.
Story Musgrave
Story Musgrave is an American physician and NASA astronaut known for flying on six Space Shuttle missions and performing complex spacewalks. His technical expertise spanned medicine, avionics and orbital maintenance, earning him recognition as one of NASA’s most versatile astronauts.
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut, engineer and former Royal Canadian Air Force pilot who flew shuttle missions and commanded the International Space Station on Expedition 35. He became an international science communicator and the first Canadian to walk in space.
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