West Virginia’s hills and small towns have sent engineers, pilots, and a handful of notable professionals into national service and exploration. The state’s ties to aerospace are modest but meaningful when you look at the people who moved from Appalachian roots into federal programs and test-pilot training.
There are 1 Astronauts from West Virginia, ranging from Jon McBride. For each entry you’ll find below the data organized as Birthplace (city, WV),Birthdate (YYYY-MM-DD),Missions (mission & year) so you can quickly see origins, dates, and flight records — you’ll find below.
Who is the astronaut from West Virginia?
Jon McBride is the sole listed astronaut from West Virginia; the table below provides his birthplace, birthdate, and mission history so you can confirm basic biographical and flight information at a glance.
How is the list compiled and what do the columns mean?
The entries are based on publicly available astronaut biographies and mission records; the columns Birthplace (city, WV), Birthdate (YYYY-MM-DD), and Missions (mission & year) let you compare where someone was born, their exact birthdate, and the shuttle or mission designations with years.
Astronauts from West Virginia
| Name | Birthplace (city, WV) | Birthdate (YYYY-MM-DD) | Missions (mission & year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon McBride | Beckley, West Virginia | unknown | STS-41-G (1984) |
Images and Descriptions
Jon McBride
Jon McBride was a Navy test pilot from Beckley, West Virginia, who became the first West Virginian to fly in space as pilot on STS-41-G; remembered for his naval aviation career and role in early Space Shuttle operations. NASA bio
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