Harrison Schmitt

Dr. Harrison Hagan "Jack" Schmitt (born July 3, 1935) is a geologist, astronaut, and former senator. He has walked on the Moon.

Post-NASA career

In August 1975, Schmitt resigned from NASA to seek election as a Republican to the United States Senate representing New Mexico. Schmitt faced two-term Democratic incumbent, Joseph Montoya, whom he defeated 57%-42%. He served one term and, notably, was the ranking Republican member of the Science, Technology, and Space Subcommittee. He was defeated in a re-election bid in 1982 by Jeff Bingaman and, since then, has kept very busy as a consultant in business, geology, space, and public policy. He was awarded the Penrose Medal for his efforts in geoscience in 1984.

Related Topics:
August - 1975 - Republican - United States Senate - New Mexico - Joseph Montoya - Science, Technology, and Space Subcommittee - 1982 - Jeff Bingaman - Penrose Medal - Geoscience - 1984

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He currently lives in Silver City, New Mexico.

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