Laura Shepard Churchley Biography

Laura Shepard Churchley is a popular American personality. She is an astronaut and the daughter of a famous American NASA astronaut named Alan Shepard. Laura’s father Alan Shepard became the first American in space since it was first achieved by Soviet Yuri Gagarin in 1961.

Early Life

Laura Shepard Churchley was born in 1946/47 in Evergreen, Colorado, United States. As of 2021, Laura is 74 years old. Laura Shepard was brought up in Evergreen, Colorado, United States by her famous parents. Laura Shepard is an aspiring internet personality who has been recently in the news because she is flying to space and back on the next blue-origin flight. Laura’s mother’s name is Louise. It is not known whether her parents exist or not. Laura Churchley was brought up along with her only sibling Julie. Laura’s parents adopted their niece when she was 5 years old. She is named Alice. Laura completed her school, college, and graduation in Evergreen, United States.

Laura Shepard Churchley Career

She is an American NASA astronaut who is all set to go to space with Blue Origin. The next flight will be launched on 9th December 2021. Laura Shepard Churchley is one of the six tourists on the Next Blue Origin Space flight. This flight is going to be launched after two successful crewed flights. This would be the third passenger liftoff. It will be launched at 15:00 UTC. It will be Shepard’s third human flight in the year 2021. The flight is all set to launch, being the sixth for the program in 2021, and 19th in history.

The flight will carry six astronauts to space for the first time. Laura Shepard Churchley currently serves as the “Chair of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees”. The foundation raises funds for students and the mentoring of scholars who want to pursue their careers and research in STEM.

Laura Shepard Churchley Biography
Real Name	Laura Shepard Churchley
Birth Date	1947
Age (as of 2021)	74 Years
Birth Place	Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Blue Origin Passengers
Religion	Christianity
Sun sign	–
Physical Statistics
Height	in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in Centimeters – 172 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 65 kg  –  in Pounds –  1143 lbs
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Brown
Body Type	Average
Family
Father	Alan Shepard
Mother	Louise Brewer
Sister	Julie Shepard, Alice Shepard
Brother	–
Qualification/Education
School	St Louis School
College	–
Relationship Status
Marital Status	Married
Who is her husband?	Frederick William Churchley III
Children	Six

Personal Life

Laura Shepard Chruchley is married to Frederick William Churchley III. They both share children together. They together make a happily married couple. However, the names of the children have not been revealed yet.

Laura Shepard Churchley Net Worth

Laura Shepard Chruchley is surely earning millions. Seeing her achievements and successful life, it can be predicted that she might be earning a luxurious lifestyle. She is the daughter of famous NASA personality Alan Shepard. She adores the way her father got all the success during his career. Shepard is the proud daughter of a proud father.

Trivia

• Laura spares her leisure time for doing some of her favorite activities including traveling, singing, dancing, and space research.
• She is the daughter of famous personality Alan Shapard, the first American who went to space and became the fifth person to walk on the moon.
• The idea of going on a Blue Origin rocket to space came up when she was celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 14th trip after her father made his successful journey to the moon.
• The spacecraft of Blue Origin was given the name “New Shepard”.
• She is currently taking her training at the start of December ahead of her journey to space. She has already sent her measurements for the project.