History of Jonny Kim in Timeline

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

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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February 1984: Jonny Kim was born

In February 1984, Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim was born.

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February 2002: Father shot by police

In February 2002, Jonny Kim's father was shot to death in his attic by police after threatening his family with a gun.

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.

2002: Graduated from Santa Monica High School

In 2002, Jonny Kim graduated from Santa Monica High School, having received high grades and participating in swimming and water polo.

2009: Accepted to the STA-21 commissioning program

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

2012: Received a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics

In 2012, Jonny Kim received a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in mathematics from the University of San Diego.

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.

2016: Received a Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School

In 2016, Jonny Kim received a Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School.

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.

2018: Interview with Annals of Emergency Medicine

In a 2018 interview with Annals of Emergency Medicine, Kim described himself as "the epitome of that quiet kid who just lacked complete self-confidence."

January 2020: Graduated from training

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

January 2020: Married with three children

As of January 2020, Jonny Kim was married with three children.

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.

2020: Reported domestic violence

In 2020, The Chosun Ilbo reported that the adolescent Kim had been the victim of domestic violence at the hands of his father.

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.