Christopher Sembroski

Air Force veteran, data engineer, commercial astronaut

American Kannapolis, North Carolina

Quick Info

ProfessionAir Force veteran, data engineer, commercial astronaut
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/08/1979
Age46 years
BirthplaceKannapolis, North Carolina

Latest News about Christopher Sembroski

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.

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Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of Science in Professional AeronauticsEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Personal Life

SchoolNorth Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
College/University
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida
  • Community College of Air Force, Alabama

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseErin Duncan-Sembroski (school teacher)
ChildrenTwo daughters

Career

PositionChief Astronaut
OrganizationTitans Space Industries
LocationOrlando, Florida
DetailsLeading efforts to raise $1 billion in funding to advance affordable and efficient space access
PositionAvionics Engineer
OrganizationBlue Origin
DetailsWorking on New Glenn rocket equipment
PositionMission Specialist
OrganizationSpaceX Inspiration4 Mission
Year2021
DetailsResponsible for weight balance, cargo management, and center of gravity calculations for the Dragon spacecraft during three-day orbital mission
PositionData Engineer
OrganizationLockheed Martin
PositionElectro-Mechanical Technician
OrganizationUnited States Air Force
LocationMalmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Montana
DetailsMaintained fleet of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles; deployed to Iraq; left active duty in 2007
PositionCounselor
OrganizationSpace Camp
LocationHuntsville, Alabama
DetailsConducted simulated space shuttle missions and supported STEM-based education

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.
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