Jerome Apt
American astronaut, scientist, and professor
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut, scientist, and professor
Born
April 28, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
astronaut, university teacher
United StatesBorn in Springfield
1949
Born in Springfield (1949-04-28)
1997
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
2013
AwardFellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Present
Age ~77
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jerome Apt?+
Jerome Apt is American astronaut, scientist, and professor. Born in 1949.
What does the name Jerome mean?+
The name Jerome means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is of French origin.
When was Jerome Apt born?+
Jerome Apt was born on April 28, 1949.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.
The name Jerome is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Jerome
Jerome — April 28, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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