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// american astronaut from kealakekua, kona, hawaii, first asian american to reach space, later died in the space shuttle challenger accident

Ellison Onizuka

Ellison Onizuka (1946–1986) flew to space twice, spending 3.1 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-C, 1985.

United States2 spaceflights3.1 days in space

Spaceflights

Jan 24, 1985
STS-51-CSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Jan 28, 1986
STS-51-LSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1946
Died
1986
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, engineer
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 8
Military branch
United States Air Force
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
3.06 days
First flight
January 24, 1985
Latest flight
STS-51-L
Education
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; University of Colorado; Konawaena High School
Awards (Wikidata)
4: Congressional Space Medal of Honor; NASA Distinguished Service Medal; Eagle Scout…

Source: Wikidata Q349365 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.