Christopher Sembroski
Christopher Sembroski (born August 28, 1979) is an American data engineer, Air Force veteran, and commercial astronaut, currently living in Gig Harbor, Washington, United States. He flew to orbit on Inspiration4, a private spaceflight funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman.
Chris Sembroski | |
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Chris Sembroski (June 2007) | |
| Born | Christopher Sembroski August 28, 1979 |
| Nationality | USA |
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| Known for | Private astronaut aboard Inspiration4 |
| Space career | |
| Crew Dragon Astronaut Commercial Astronaut | |
Time in space | 2d 23h 3m |
| Selection | Mission Specialist |
| Missions | Inspiration4 |
Sembroski is a Blue Origin employee and was a crew member on the Inspiration4 mission. The spaceflight position was given to Sembroski by his friend Kyle Hippchen, as he was unable to accept the prize because he exceeded the weight limit of the Dragon vehicle.
Sembroski has long had an interest in space, being an amateur astronomer and rocketeer. Sembroski received the call sign "Hanks" during training.
He is featured on the cover of a Time magazine double issue with the rest of the crew of Inspiration4 in August 2021.