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Donald E. Williams

Donald E. Williams (1942–2016) flew to space twice, spending 12.0 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-D, 1985.

United States2 spaceflights12.0 days in space

Spaceflights

Apr 12, 1985
STS-51-DSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Oct 18, 1989
STS-34Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1942
Died
2016
Occupation
military officer, astronaut
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 8
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
11.98 days
First flight
April 12, 1985
Latest flight
STS-34
Education
Purdue University; United States Naval Test Pilot School
Awards (Wikidata)
3: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; NASA Space Flight Medal

Source: Wikidata Q717654 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.