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Alan G. Poindexter

Alan G. Poindexter (1961–2012) flew to space twice, spending 27.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-122, 2008.

United States2 spaceflights27.9 days in space

Spaceflights

Feb 7, 2008
STS-122Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Apr 5, 2010
STS-131Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1961
Died
2012
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Naval Postgraduate School
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 17
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
27.88 days
First flight
February 7, 2008
Latest flight
STS-131
Education
Georgia Tech; Naval Postgraduate School; United States Naval Test Pilot School; Coronado High School
Awards (Wikidata)
2: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Source: Wikidata Q362220 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.