Background
Worden, Alfred Merrill was born on February 7, 1932 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Merrill Bangs and Helen Crowell) Worden.
Astronaut research company executive
Worden, Alfred Merrill was born on February 7, 1932 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Merrill Bangs and Helen Crowell) Worden.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1955. Master of Science in aeronautics, Astronautical and Instrumentation Engineering, University Michigan, 1963. Doctor of Science in Astronautical Engineering, University Michigan, 1972.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1955; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force, 1971; stationed at, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland., 1956-1961; stationed at, University of Michigan, 1961-1963; stationed at, Farnborough, England with, Royal Air Force, 1963-1965; instructor, Aerospace Research Pilots School, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1965-1966; astronaut, Manned Spacecraft Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, 1966-1972; command module pilot, Apollo XV, 1971; senior aerospace engineer, test pilot, director systems studies division, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California, 1972-1975; retired, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California, 1975; vice president, High Flight Foundation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1975; president, MW Aerospace, Inc., since 1985; president, Jet Electronics and Technology, Inc., 1990-1993; staff vice president, BF Goodrich Aerospace, Brecksville, Ohio., since 1993.
Board of directors Boys' Clubs American, Palm Beach County, Salvation Army. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Society Experimental Pilots, American Astronomical Society, Explorers Club, Circumnavigators Club.
Married Jill Lee Hotchkiss, July 9, 1982. Children: Merrill Ellen, Alison Pamela, Tamara Lynn.