Background
Bobko, Karol J. was born on December 23, 1937 in New York City. Son of Charles P. and Veronica (Sagatis) Bobko.
Bobko, Karol J. was born on December 23, 1937 in New York City. Son of Charles P. and Veronica (Sagatis) Bobko.
Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1959. Graduate, United States Air Force Aerospece Research Pilot School, 1966. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1970.
Commissioned officer United States Air Force, 1959, advanced through grades to colonel, pilot trainee, 1959-1961, F-100 tactical fighter pilot, 1961-1963, F-105 tactical fighter pilot, 1963-1965, test pilot, 1965-1967, astronaut, since 1967, member (pilot) 1st mission Space Shuttle Challenger, 1983. Commander Space Shuttle Discovery Mission 51D, 1985. Commander maiden voyage Space Shuttle Atlantis 51J, 1985.
Married Frances Dianne Welsh, February 11, 1961. Children: Michelle Ann, Paul Joseph.