Adam Fuhrmann
Adam Fuhrmann | |
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Fuhrmann in 2025 | |
| Born | Adam Matthew Fuhrmann October 19, 1989 Brandywine, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | |
| Children | 3 |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut candidate | |
| Selection | NASA Group 24 (2025) |
| Military career | |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | |
| Conflicts | War in Afghanistan |
Adam Fuhrmann (born October 19, 1989) is an American NASA astronaut candidate and Air Force major.[1]
Early life and education
Fuhrmann was born in Brandywine, Pennsylvania, but considers Leesburg, Virginia to be his hometown. Fuhrmann graduated from Heritage High School in 2007.[2] Fuhrmann studied aerospace engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a minor in political science, earning his bachelor’s in 2011.[3] Fuhrmann earned his master’s in flight test engineering from the United States Air Force Test Pilot School in 2020. Fuhrmann earned an additional master’s in systems engineering from Purdue University in 2022.[4]
Career
Prior to joining NASA, Fuhrmann served as an operational F-16 instructor pilot at Shaw Air Force Base, Kunsan Air Base, and Holloman Air Force Base. In 2016, Fuhrmann was deployed as part of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and Operation Resolute Support. After, Fuhrmann served in the 416th and 461st Flight Test Squadrons at Edwards Air Force Base.[1]
Personal life
Fuhrmann is married to Shauna Fuhrmann. They have three children.[1]
Awards
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal
- Aerial Achievement Medal
- Air and Space Commendation Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Korea Defense Service Medal
- Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Squadron Officer School, and Air Force ROTC
References
- ^ a b c "NASA Astronaut Candidate Adam Fuhrmann". NASA. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ Graham, Karen (September 22, 2025). "Leesburg native selected for NASA astronaut program". Loudoun Times-Mirror. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "NASA selects Adam Fuhrmann '11 for astronaut training". MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. September 23, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adam Fuhrmann". Purdue In Space. September 22, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.