Quick Info
| Profession | Air Force veteran, data engineer, commercial astronaut |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/08/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Kannapolis, North Carolina |
Latest News about Christopher Sembroski
07/03/2026
Christopher Sembroski traveled to the UK on 7 March 2026 to speak at the Armchair Astronaut Spring Space Social event at Mitchell Hall, Cranfield, Bedfordshire. He shared his personal journey to space as a crew member on the historic Inspiration4 mission, the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight. The event allowed him to meet with members and discuss his experiences as a data engineer and Air Force veteran.
15/01/2026
Christopher Sembroski joined Titans Space Industries as Chief Astronaut, leading the company's mission to raise $1 billion in funding to advance affordable and efficient space access for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. This new role marks a significant step in his post-mission career, focusing on expanding commercial space opportunities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Christopher Sembroski is an American Air Force veteran, data engineer, and commercial astronaut who served as a crew member on the historic Inspiration4 mission, the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight. He was selected as the fourth civilian passenger for the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, spending three days orbiting Earth in 2021. Known by the call sign 'Hanks' during training, he is currently an avionics engineer at Blue Origin working on the New Glenn rocket. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
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Personal Life
| School | North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Erin Duncan-Sembroski (school teacher) |
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| Children | Two daughters |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/astrosembro/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sembroski | |
| Personal Website | https://chrissembroski.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Christopher Sembroski is an American veteran, commercial astronaut, and data engineer chosen as the fourth civilian for the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, orbiting Earth for three days. | |
| 2. Graduated from the Community College of Air Force with an associate of science before joining the US Air Force as a Missile and Space Systems Electronics Maintenance Journeyman. | |
| 3. Engaged in the non-profit ProSpace organization in college and served as a counselor at a government-funded space camp in Alabama. | |
| 4. Promoted to Air Transportation Journeyman in 2007 and volunteered for deployment in Iraq, later moving to MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions in Everett, Washington. | |
| 5. One of the four individuals on the inaugural all-civilian spaceflight, Inspiration4, in March 2021. | |
| 6. Initially applied for a space ticket unsuccessfully, later receiving a ticket donation from a friend to join the space mission. | |
| 7. Expressed his enthusiasm for space and rockets in a recent interview. | |
| 8. Part of the Inspiration4 mission crew alongside Jared Issacman, Sian Proctor, and Hayley Arceneaux. | |
| 9. Part of the Inspiration4 mission crew alongside Jared Isaacman, Sian Proctor, and Hayley Arceneaux. | |
| 10. Received the call sign 'Hanks' during Inspiration4 training. | |
| 11. Inspiration4 raised over $250 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. | |
| 12. As an amateur astronomer and rocketeer, he launched high-powered model rockets in college in Florida swamps. | |
| 13. Lobbied with Kyle Hippchen for passage of commercial space acts in 1998 and 2003 that opened space exploration for private companies. | |
| 14. Received the call call sign 'Hanks' during Inspiration4 training. |