Gregory Jarvis

1944–1986 (age 42)

Astronaut

Biography

Gregory Jarvis was an engineer whose curiosity and skill earned him a place aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger as a payload specialist. His meticulous work on satellite deployment and commitment to advancing aerospace technology reflected a belief in collaboration and continuous learning.

Though his life ended in the pursuit of scientific discovery, his dedication lives on in the spacecraft he helped prepare and in the quiet reverence of Arlington National Cemetery.

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