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Bernard A. Harris Jr. is a retired American astronaut and physician. He was the first African American to walk in space. He was born in Temple, Texas, and graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in biology. He then attended Texas Tech University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. Harris was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1990. He flew on two Space Shuttle missions, STS-55 in 1993 and STS-63 in 1995. During the STS-63 mission, Harris became the first African American to walk in space. Harris left NASA in 1996 and founded the Harris Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and motivating young people to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. He also served as the Vice President of Microgravity Research and Applications at Spacehab, Inc. Harris is currently the President and CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving student performance in math and science. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute. As of 2021, Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.
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| Occupation | Medical Doctor |
| Age | 67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | 26 June, 1956 |
| Birthday | 26 June |
| Birthplace | Temple, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
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Bernard A. Harris Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Bernard A. Harris Jr.'s Wife?
His wife is Sandra Fay Lewis (m. 1989)
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| Wife | Sandra Fay Lewis (m. 1989) |
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Bernard A. Harris Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bernard A. Harris Jr. worth at the age of 67 years old? Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from American. We have estimated Bernard A. Harris Jr.'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
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In 2010, he was part of the Dream Tour where he travelled to over 30 schools around the country.
In 2009, he was elected Vice President of the American Telemedicine Association. He was elected President of the American Telemedicine Association in 2011, serving for a one-year term that ended in 2012.
In 2008, he appeared in Microsoft's "I'm a P.C." ad campaign. Harris also gave a keynote speech at the Exxon Mobil Texas State Science and Engineering Fair.
In 2007, Dr. Harris joined the board of the National Math and Science Initiative.
In 2005, the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas named a middle school under construction after Harris. Bernard Harris Middle School opened August 14, 2006, to have a capacity of 1500 students.
In 1998, he founded The Harris Foundation, a Houston, Texas-based non-profit organization, whose stated mission is "to invest in community-based initiatives to support education, health and wealth. THF supports programs that empower individuals, in particular minorities and other economically and/or socially disadvantaged, to recognize their potential and pursue their dreams."
Harris is a member of many professional, academic and service organizations, including the American College of Physicians, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Houston, National Math and Science Initiative, Medical Informatics, Technology and Applications Center, Houston Technology Center, and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, Board of Scientific Counselors. He has been recognized several times by NASA and other organizations for his professional and academic achievements. In 1996 he received an honorary doctorate from the Morehouse College School of Medicine. He later received honorary doctorates from Stonybrook University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the University of Houston. He has also received a NASA Space flight medal, a NASA Award of Merit, a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the 2000 Horatio Alger Award.
Harris left NASA in April 1996, but has continued research. He served as Vice President of SPACEHAB, Inc., and innovative space commercialization company, where he directed the company's space science business. He also served as Vice President of Business Development for Space Media, Inc., an Informatics company, establishing an e-commerce initiative that is now part of the United Nations' education program.
His second mission was as the Payload Commander on STS-63 ( February 2, 1995 – February 11, 1995), the first flight of the new joint Russian-American Space Program. Mission highlights included the first rendezvous (but not docking) with the Russian space station Mir and retrieval of Spartan 204 satellite. During the flight, Harris became the first African-American to walk in space, while fellow astronaut Michael Foale became the first British-born spacewalker. (It was also on this flight that Eileen Collins became the first female Shuttle pilot.) On this mission, Harris logged 198 hours, 29 minutes in space, completed 129 orbits, and traveled over 2.9 million miles.
Harris first became interested in being an astronaut watching the Apollo 11 mission on TV in 1969. Selected by NASA in January 1990, Harris became an astronaut in July 1991, and qualified for assignment as a mission specialist on future Space Shuttle flight crews. He served as the crew representative for Shuttle Software in the Astronaut Office Operations Development Branch. Harris was assigned as a mission specialist on STS-55, Spacelab D-2, in August 1991. He flew on board Columbia for ten days, (26 April 1993 – 6 May 1993); on the mission the Shuttle reached one year of accumulated flight time. Harris was part of the payload crew of Spacelab D-2, conducting a variety of research in physical and life sciences. During this flight, Harris logged over 239 hours and 4,164,183 miles in space.
In the late 1990s, Harris served as a member of the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System.
He also trained as a flight surgeon at the Aerospace School of Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio in 1988. Dr. Harris received a master's degree in biomedical science from The University of Texas Medical Branch in 1996. Harris is also a licensed private pilot and certified scuba diver.
Harris completed a National Research Council Fellowship at NASA's Ames Research Center in 1987. While at Ames, he conducted research in musculature physiology and disuse.
Harris graduated from Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, Texas, in 1974, where he was actively involved in science fairs, book clubs and other school activities. He received a B.S. degree in biology from University of Houston in 1978. He earned his MD degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1982. Harris completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic in 1985. Harris is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Bernard Anthony Harris Jr. (born June 26, 1956 in Temple, Texas) is a former NASA astronaut. On February 9, 1995, Harris became the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity (spacewalk), during the second of his two Space Shuttle flights.
