Ronald McNair's Death

Born (Birthday) October 21, 1950

Death Date January 28, 1986

Age of Death 35 years

Cause of Death Spaceflight-related Accident

Profession Astronaut

The astronaut Ronald McNair died at the age of 35. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

The second African American in space, he died tragically in the Challenger explosion.

He was married and had two children.