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David M. Walker

David M. Walker (1944–2001) flew to space 4 times, spending 30.2 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-A, 1984.

United States4 spaceflights30.2 days in space

Spaceflights

Nov 8, 1984
STS-51-ASpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
May 4, 1989
STS-30Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Dec 2, 1992
STS-53Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Sep 7, 1995
STS-69Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1944
Died
2001
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 8
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
4
Time in space
30.19 days
First flight
November 8, 1984
Latest flight
STS-69
Education
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; United States Naval Academy; Eustis High School
Awards (Wikidata)
5: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q720351 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.