Charles J. Precourt belongs to the record of exploration as a figure whose journeys changed what was known.
The record lists Charles J. Precourt as American astronaut.
Charles J. Precourt was born at Waltham in 1955. His recorded nationality is United States.
Modern exploration moved to the places the body cannot survive unaided: the deep ocean, the upper atmosphere and orbit, reached by engineering as much as by nerve.
He is recorded as military officer, astronaut and aircraft pilot.
Exploration was always as much logistics as courage, and the logistics are what decided outcomes.
Recognition followed: Distinguished Flying Cross, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame and NASA Distinguished Service Medal.
Charles J. Precourt is still active, and the record of the career is not yet closed.
Achievements
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- Recorded as military officer, astronaut and aircraft pilot
