Story Musgrave, M.D.

Media Center

We have the pleasure of providing Astronaut Story Musgrave for speaking appearances at corporate, special and educational events. Contact us to book Story for an appearance at your next event.

"...rarely standing still for more than a few moments, he looks more like a college professor, and acts more like a motivational speaker, than a former astronaut." - The Space Review

Over the course of 30 years, Story Musgrave, M.D. paved his way into NASA history as one of its most colorful, passionate and dedicated astronauts. As a renaissance man, adventurer, space man and story teller - Story weaves a thought provoking presentation that leaves your audience spell bound with possibilities.

Story can also customize his presentation to your event, and his speaking topics include:

• Six Space Shuttle Experiences
• Leadership
• Teamwork and Team Building
• Human Peak Performance
• Goal Setting and Achieving
• Australia From Space
• Risk Taking
• Change/Adaptability
• Technology
• Future
• Motivation
• Creativity and Innovation
• Inspiration
• Imagination
• Environment
• Earth Science
• Travel and Adventure

Story Musgrave joined NASA in 1967 with every confidence to be part of a mission to Mars. Although those plans didn't work out, many others did. He served on two satellite-launching missions and led the spacewalking team that repaired the Hubble Space Telescope in 1993. He was also the first astronaut to fly a record-breaking six space shuttle missions. And, as of his last flight in 1996, he was the oldest person in space at the age of 61. In addition, he made many "behind-the-scenes" contributions, helping to design the Skylab program in the mid-1970s and the spacesuits and equipment needed by astronauts on spacewalks.

	"Yes, Story was a real hit with our audiences.  He put on a wonderful multimedia presentation for both the 7th graders at our local middle school in the afternoon, and a wonderful multimedia program for families at our reception.  All in attendance were thrilled.  Story spent lots of time talking to kids one on one and providing them with autographs.  He was a so patient and friendly with everyone.  Thanks so much for your help in finding him for us!"

Prior to joining NASA, Musgrave was a Marine, serving as an aviation electrician and aircraft crew chief in the Far East. After returning to the U.S., he also worked for the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, New York, as a mathematician. When selected by NASA in 1967, he was a researcher in cardiovascular and exercise physiology at the University of Kentucky, where he has previously interned as a surgeon and worked as a U.S. Air Force post-doctoral fellow.

	"Thank you Story for another repeat performance. We were glad you spoke to our group in Washington, and are so happy to see you return for our event in Nashville"