Mike Massimino, a renowned NASA astronaut, is a multifaceted individual with an impressive array of accomplishments.
As a veteran of two space shuttle missions and four spacewalks, Mike has earned a reputation for his exceptional skills and bravery. He holds the record for the most spacewalking time on a single space shuttle mission and successfully completed the most complicated spacewalk ever attempted to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
Mike's journey to becoming an astronaut was not without its challenges. He faced three rejections over a period of seven years, including a medical disqualification due to vision problems. However, he persevered and trained his eyes and brain to see better, ultimately achieving his goal.
In addition to his impressive space travel credentials, Mike is also a bestselling author, a Columbia University engineering professor, and an advisor at The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.
He has also made appearances on various television shows, including a recurring role as himself on the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory," hosting the Science Channel Series "The Planets and Beyond," and being featured in National Geographic Television's "One Strange Rock."
Mike has also been a frequent guest on news programs and late-night television, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNBC, and The Late Show with David Letterman.
He has been hailed as the real-life astronaut who inspired George Clooney's role in the movie "Gravity" and lives in New York City.
