People from West Michigan cities like Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Muskegon have flown to space.
There are nearly 20 total NASA astronauts who were born and/or raised here in the great state of Michigan. Let’s focus on the 14 Michiganders who actually went to space.
Fourteen Michigan Natives Have Spent Time in Space
James A McDivitt James A McDivitt (left) grew up in Kalamazoo. Before becoming a NASA astronaut, McDivitt graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1947. He also attended Jackson College and the University of Michigan.
James McDivitt has been to space twice.
Christina Hammock Koch Christina Koch was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan…