Astronaut Fred Haise

Fred Haise, a Biloxi native, became a celebrated fighter pilot, research pilot, and space pioneer after his selection as a NASA astronaut in 1966. He was a member of the Apollo 13 mission from April 11-17, 1970, when an in-flight explosion crippled the spacecraft and forced a perilous journey back to Earth. He also commanded test flights of the Enterprise space shuttle prototype. His lifetime of accomplishment brought immense pride to his city, state, and nation.

Biloxi, Mississippi · United States