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Astronaut Appearance

Meet Astronaut Mark Brown

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Headshot of astronaut Mark Brown in blue flight suit in front of the U.S. flag and next to a model of the space shuttle
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Get the rare opportunity to meet a veteran NASA astronaut every day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Meet the Astronaut of the Day at any of the following opportunities:  

  • Astronaut Encounter – During these presentations, hear from the Astronaut of the Day about his or her unique experience living and working in space. Have your questions ready after the presentation. Astronaut Encounter is included with admission. 
  • Chat With An Astronaut – Enjoy a sampling of food and beverages while having a small-group conversation with the Astronaut of the Day about what it is really like to live and work in space. Chat With An Astronaut can be purchased in addition to admission. 
  • Autograph signings – get the astronaut’s autograph at The Space Shop and Shuttle Express at various times during the day. 

 See the Daily Schedule for the times for each when you arrive.

Learn more about this Astronaut of the Day below.

Headshot of astronaut Mark Brown in blue flight suit in front of the U.S. flag and next to a model of the space shuttle

Mark N. Brown

  • Mission Specialist, space shuttle Columbia (STS-28)

  • Mission Specialist, space shuttle Discovery (STS-48)

Colonel Mark Brown served distinguished careers as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, engineer, NASA astronaut on two significant missions, corporate executive, and aerospace consultant.

Following a 20-year career as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force, Col. Brown joined NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston as an engineer in 1980, contributing to the development of the space shuttle program. Selected as an astronaut in 1984, he flew on two significant missions: Columbia in 1989 and Discovery in 1991. He later went on to serve as the senior astronaut on the International Space Station program until his retirement from NASA in 1993.

Col. Brown worked in the aerospace industry for another 20 years, holding increasing roles of corporate responsibility, including President and COO of MTC Technologies. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Air Force Museum Foundation in Dayton, Ohio. Currently, Col. Brown is an active member of the Association of Space Explorers, an international organization of over 400 astronauts and cosmonauts from 37 different countries. He continues to share his vast knowledge and experience as an aerospace consultant and speaker.

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