Frederick D. Gregory
Keynote Speaker: Aerospace Leadership Expert & Former NASA Deputy Administrator; Veteran Astronaut & First African American Space Shuttle Commander
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Frederick D. Gregory Biography
Colonel Frederick D. Gregory is recognized for his contributions to American aviation and space exploration. A veteran of three space shuttle missions, Gregory was the first African American to both pilot and command a mission in space. Nominated by civil rights activist and member of Congress Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Gregory attended the United States Air Force Academy, where he was the only Black cadet in his class and among the few African Americans at the academy. Unlike many astronauts who began their careers as jet pilots, Gregory started as a helicopter pilot before transitioning to fixed-wing aircraft. He served in Vietnam, flying 550 combat rescue missions, and later attended the Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent, Maryland.
NASA introduced Gregory as a pilot among the first new astronauts selected for the space shuttle era, known as the "thirty-five new guys." His astronaut class included Guion Bluford and Ronald McNair, who, along with Gregory, became NASA's first African American astronauts to go to space. Gregory's first mission, STS-51B, was a Spacelab science mission on Challenger, where he served as pilot. He later commanded STS-33 on Discovery for a classified Department of Defense mission, becoming the first African American to command a spaceflight. Gregory also served as spacecraft commander aboard Atlantis (STS-44), logging more than 455 hours in space across his three shuttle missions.
After his final flight, Gregory transferred to NASA Headquarters in Washington, serving as Associate Administrator for the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance and then as Associate Administrator for the Office of Space Flight. He became NASA's Deputy Administrator, the first African American to hold the agency's second-highest leadership position, and briefly served as acting administrator, becoming the first African American to lead NASA.
Gregory's honors include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 16 Air Medals, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, two NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals, the National Society of Black Engineers Distinguished National Scientist Award, and honorary Doctor of Science degrees from the College of Aeronautics and the University of the District of Columbia. Gregory was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, recognized for his impact on aviation and space. Following his retirement from NASA, Gregory has engaged in consulting, advisory roles, and public speaking on aerospace topics, drawing on his experience in human spaceflight operations and safety. His career spans combat service, test piloting, space exploration, and executive leadership, providing insight into aerospace leadership, human spaceflight, and the advancement of diversity in STEM fields.
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Frederick D. Gregory is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Space, Astronaut and Science. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Frederick D. Gregory generally travels from Annapolis, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victor J. Glover, Tom Henricks and Robert Curbeam. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frederick D. Gregory for an upcoming event.
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How do you prepare to become an Astronaut…or anything?
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Motivational Talks with students of All Ages
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Revolutionary Thinking vs. Evolutionary Thinking
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Life in Space
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How much does it cost to book Frederick D. Gregory for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Frederick D. Gregory speak about?
Frederick D. Gregory is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Space, Astronaut, Science, Military, Adventure, Navy, Veterans, Engineering, Black Heritage, Black History Month and Executive Leadership. -
Where does Frederick D. Gregory travel from?
Frederick D. Gregory generally travels from Annapolis, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Frederick D. Gregory?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Frederick D. Gregory for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Frederick D. Gregory for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Frederick D. Gregory or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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