Victor Jerome Glover

Victor Jerome Glover is an American naval officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut born on April 30, 1976. Raised in Pomona, California, Glover developed an early passion for aviation and space exploration. He graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering and later earned a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. Glover served as a naval aviator and test pilot before being selected as a NASA astronaut candidate in 2013. Glover's career at NASA is particularly notable for his role as the pilot on the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, which launched in November 2020. This mission was the first operational flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between NASA and private aerospace companies. During his time aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Glover contributed to a wide array of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, furthering human understanding of living and working in space. As one of the few African American astronauts to have flown extended missions aboard the ISS, Victor Glover has become an important figure in inspiring future generations of diverse scientists, engineers, and explorers. His dedication to service, excellence in aviation, and contributions to spaceflight technology have made him a respected role model in the STEM community and beyond.