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Charles Camarda was born on 8 May, 1952 in New York City, New York, U.S., is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut. Discover Charles Camarda's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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Aerospace Engineer |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May, 1952 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Engineer with the age 71 years old group.
Charles Camarda Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Charles Camarda Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Charles Camarda worth at the age of 71 years old? Charles Camarda’s income source is mostly from being a successful Engineer. He is from United States. We have estimated Charles Camarda's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Camarda (born May 8, 1952, in Queens, New York) is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut who flew his first mission into space on board the Space Shuttle mission STS-114.
He served as Senior Advisor for Engineering Development at NASA Langley Research Center.
and was a senior advisor for innovation at the office of Chief Engineer in the Johnson Space Center.
Camarda is a native of Ozone Park, Queens, New York and graduated from academic and athletic powerhouse Archbishop Molloy High School in 1970.
Speaking of his early interest in space flight, Camarda said, "It was a time when spaceflight was so intriguing. It was natural for me to want to be an astronaut, to dream of being an astronaut."
He is married to Katherine
He has one daughter, one grandson and one granddaughter.
Camarda graduated from Nativity B.V.M.(Now known as Divine Mercy Catholic Academy)and went to Archbishop Molloy High School.
He graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in 1974, a master's degree in engineering science from George Washington University in 1980, and a doctorate in aerospace engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1990.
After receiving his bachelor's degree, Camarda began work as a research scientist at the NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
In the Thermal Structures Branch, he was responsible for demonstrating the viability of a heat-pipe cooled leading edge for the Space Shuttle.
Camarda then headed up the High-Speed Research and Reusable Launch Vehicle programs and oversaw several test facilities such as the Thermal Structure Laboratory, where he worked on numerous Shuttle component developments.
Camarda holds seven patents on various innovations, including NASA's Heat-Pipe-Cooled Sandwich Panel, named one of the top 100 technical innovations of 1983 by Industrial Research Magazine.
After more than 20 years of experience in diverse Shuttle technology applications, he made a career change that put him closer to his work while achieving his dream.
Camarda was named a mission specialist in 1996.
He also served as a faculty at NYU Poly.
Camarda served as a back-up crew member for Expedition 8 of the International Space Station.
His first space flight was STS-114, NASA's "return to flight" mission following the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia.
Camarda continues to work for NASA and has pioneered an engineering pedagogical approach called EPIC - that explores how to develop a mission as a collaborative training project.
He has toured with this including in Finland in 2018.
Following his flight, he was the Director of Engineering at NASA's Johnson Space Center and served as Senior Advisor for Innovation to the Office of Chief Engineer, NASA Headquarters.
Camarda retired from NASA in 2019.
