Tom Marshburn

Physician & Chief Medical Officer for the Human Exploration & Operations Mission Directorate at NASA; Retired Astronaut & Flight Surgeon

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Tom Marshburn Biography

Dr.Thomas Marshburn is an American physician and former NASA astronaut. His extensive knowledge and experience have earned him numerous awards, such as the NASA Superior Achievement Award, the Space and Life Sciences Division Special Space Flight Achievement Award, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Superior Achievement Award. Dr. Marshburn's professional journey began in the medical field, where he trained in emergency medicine and worked in emergency rooms in Texas and Massachusetts.

Dr. Marshburn's career took an exciting turn in November 1994 when he joined NASA and served as a flight surgeon at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. His tenure at NASA is marked by three spaceflights to the International Space Station, including STS-127, Expedition 34/35, and SpaceX Crew-3. In addition to his role as a flight surgeon, Dr. Marshburn co-chaired Medical Operations for the Shuttle-Mir Program and served as a lead Flight Surgeon for various missions. His adventurous spirit also led him to serve as an aquanaut during the NEEMO 14 mission aboard the Aquarius underwater laboratory.

Dr. Marshburn has numerous appearances on TV shows and documentaries such as "NASA's Unexplained Files" and "The Colbert Report." He also served as a consultant on Disney Pixar's "Lightyear." He works as a physician and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASA. Dr. Marshburn has made significant contributions to space exploration through his scientific research and experiments during space missions, enhancing our understanding of the effects of microgravity on the human body.

Dr. Marshburn holds an impressive educational background with a B.S. degree in Physics from Davidson College, an M.S. degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Virginia, an M.D. from Wake Forest University, and an M.M.S. degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Tom Marshburn Speaking Topics

  • Spaceflight

  • Medicine in Extreme Environments

  • Adventure

  • Perseverance

  • Facing One’s Fears

  • Teamwork in the Face of Extreme Challenges

Tom Marshburn Videos

  • The World From Above | Thomas Marshburn | TEDxWakeForestU
    Astronaut Thomas Marshburn discusses insights on life, friendship, and humanity that he has gleaned from his experience on the International Space...
  • Thomas Marshburn Contributed To Disney*Pixar's Lightyear As Consultant
    #Lightyear director Angus MacLane and producer Galyn Susman looked to #NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn to bring some authenticity to Pixar's first...
  • Meet Tom Marshburn, Crew-3 Pilot
    Very few astronauts can boast of having launched to space on three different vehicles, but NASA’s Tom Marshburn is one of them! The former flight...

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Tom Marshburn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Spaceflight, Medicine in Extreme Environments, Adventure, Perseverance, Facing One’s Fears and Teamwork in the Face of Extreme Challenges. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Marshburn for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Tom Marshburn generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Herrington, Colonel Mike Mullane, Serena Auñón-Chancellor, Alyssa Carson and Barry Wilmore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Marshburn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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