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Don L. Lind

Don L. Lind (1930–2022) flew to space once, spending 7.0 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-B, 1985.

United States1 spaceflights7.0 days in space

Spaceflights

Apr 29, 1985
STS-51-BSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1930
Died
2022
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, priest, physicist
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Utah State University
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 5
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
commander

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
7.01 days
First flight
April 29, 1985
Education
University of Utah; University of California, Berkeley; Jordan High School
Awards (Wikidata)
2: NASA Exceptional Service Medal; Eagle Scout

Source: Wikidata Q707626 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.