Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Laura Shepard Churchley is an American astronaut and celebrity who gained popularity for being the daughter of Alan Shepard, the first American to go into space.
- Born in 1946 in Evergreen, Colorado, Laura made her own mark in space by flying on the Blue Origin flight in 2021.
- She is also known for her work as the Chair of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, where she raises funds for STEM students and scholars.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Laura Shepard Churchley was born to Alan Shepard (father) and Louise Brewer (mother).
- She grew up in Evergreen, Colorado, with her only sibling, Julie, and her adopted niece, Alice.
- Laura is currently married to her husband Frederick William Churchley III, with whom she has six children.
- In her leisure time, Laura enjoys to travel, dance, and do some space research.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Laura completed her education in Evergreen, graduating from St. Louis School.
Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Laura Shepard Churchley is an American astronaut who made history by flying to space with Blue Origin. The liftoff, scheduled for December 9th, 2021, carried Laura and five other tourists into space. This flight marks Laura’s third human flight in 2021 and the sixth for the Blue Origin program.
- The Blue Origin spacecraft that carried her to space was called “New Shepard.”
- As the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), she has gained recognition for her efforts to generate financial support for students and scholars in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Laura’s interest in space travel was piqued while celebrating the 50th anniversary of her father’s Apollo 14 trip. Her dad was the fifth person to walk on the moon.
- With her achievements and successful life, it is predicted that Laura Shepard Churchley’s net worth is assumed to be in a few million.
