Colonel Mike Fossum - Astronaut

Austin Aggie Moms Club is proud to bring distinguished guests of this caliber to our community.

Col. Fossum will share his experiences throughout his full and illustrious career, as he inspires our next generation of leaders and explorers.

Col. Michael E. Fossum '80 UAFR (Ret) currently serves as a Vice President of Texas A&M University, the Chief Operating Officer of the Galveston Campus, and the Superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy. Col. Fossum joined Texas A&M following his retirement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Johnson Space Center in 2017.

Col. Fossum is a veteran of 3 space flights with more than 194 days in space and more than 48 hours in 7 spacewalks during his 19 years as an astronaut. During his last mission in 2011, Col. Fossum served as the Commander of the International Space Station. He has logged over 2,000 hours in 35 different aircraft throughout the course of his career. Fossum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in 1980. He is also a graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School and has earned Master of Science degrees in Systems Engineering and Physical Science/Space Science.

Col. Fossum promotes the STEM program in Scouting - having earned Eagle Scout Rank himself having earned the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award and is involved with The Order of the Arrow.

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