| Full Name: | Loren Wilbur Acton |
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| Birthdate: | March 7, 1936 - Lewistown, Montana |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in engineering physics - Montana State University Ph.D. in astrophysics - University of Colorado at Boulder |
| Selection: | Payload Specialist |
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| STS-51 F |
| Challenger |
| July 29-August 6, 1985 |
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| In 2006, Loren Acton ran for a seat in the Montana State House of Representatives, but lost the election to the incumbant, Jack M. Wells. |
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| Loren Acton during the STS-51 F mission | Loren Acton drinks a Pepsi dueing the STS-51 F mission | Loren Acton during the STS-51 F mission |
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