Career Timeline of Jonny Kim: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2025

Discover the career path of Jonny Kim, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jonny Kim is an American NASA astronaut, U.S. Navy officer, and physician. He has served as a Navy SEAL, flight surgeon, and naval aviator, demonstrating a commitment to service and achievement in multiple demanding fields.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: Enlisted in the Navy

In 2002, Jonny Kim enlisted in the Navy.

2002: Enlisted in the United States Navy

In 2002, Jonny Kim enlisted in the United States Navy as a seaman recruit.

2009: Accepted to the STA-21 commissioning program

In 2009, Jonny Kim was accepted to the STA-21 commissioning program.

2012: Entered the Medical Corps

In 2012, after graduating from the University of San Diego and leaving the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, Jonny Kim entered the Medical Corps.

June 2017: Chosen for NASA Astronaut Group 22

On 7 June 2017, Jonny Kim was one of twelve candidates chosen from a pool of over 18,300 applicants to join NASA Astronaut Group 22.

August 2017: Reported for duty

On 21 August 2017, Jonny Kim reported for duty to NASA.

2017: Completed medical internship

In 2017, Jonny Kim completed his medical internship in emergency medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

2017: Selected to join NASA Astronaut Group 22

In 2017, Jonny Kim was selected to join NASA Astronaut Group 22.

January 2020: Graduated from training

On 10 January 2020, Jonny Kim graduated from NASA training.

December 2020: Announced to train for 2024 Moon landing

On 9 December 2020, NASA formally announced that Jonny Kim would join 17 other astronauts in training for a 2024 Moon landing.

June 2022: Completed first solo flight

On 6 June 2022, Jonny Kim completed his first solo flight in a Beechcraft T-6 Texan II at the Naval Air Training Command.

March 2023: Completed flight training

In March 2023, Jonny Kim formally completed his flight training at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, receiving the rare dual-designation as both a Naval flight surgeon and naval aviator.

July 2023: Still a Naval officer

As of July 2023, Jonny Kim was still described as a Naval officer with the rank of lieutenant commander.

July 2023: Serving as operations officer

In July 2023, Jonny Kim was serving as operations officer, supporting crew operations.

August 2024: Scheduled for Expedition 72/73 crew

In August 2024, NASA announced that Jonny Kim was scheduled as a member of the Expedition 72/73 crew to the International Space Station, launching aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft.