Biographies of Astronaut and Cosmonaut Candidates
JohnsonOrville ChristianUSA |
 |
Personal data
| Birthdate: | 24.12.1928 |
| Birthplace: | Lawton, North Dakota |
| Marital status: | married |
| Children: | five |
| Selection date: | ??.??.1962 |
| Position: | PLT |
| Status: | Ret. 17.09.1962 |
| Day of death: | 11.04.2025 |
| Place of death: | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Additional information
|
Civilian; Bachelor of Science in mechanical
engineering, 1951, University of North Dakota; Graduation from the U.S. Naval
Test Pilot School at Patuxent River; semi finalist in
NASA group 2 selection. |
| © |  |
Last update on October 31, 2026.  |
 |