Bruce McCandless II

Bruce McCandless II (1937–2017) flew to space twice, spending 13.0 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-41-B, 1984.

United States2 spaceflights13.0 days in space

Spaceflights

Feb 3, 1984

STS-41-BSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Apr 24, 1990

STS-31Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1937
Died: 2017
Occupation: military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot, engineer
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group: NASA Astronaut Group 5
Military branch: United States Navy
Rank: captain 1st rank

In space

Spaceflights: 2
Time in space: 13.02 days
First flight: February 3, 1984
Latest flight: STS-31
Education: Stanford University; United States Naval Academy; Woodrow Wilson Classical High School; University of Houston–Clear Lake
Awards (Wikidata): 8: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; NASA Exceptional Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q433608 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.