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Eugene Cernan

Eugene Cernan (1934–2017) flew to space 3 times, spending 23.6 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: Gemini 9A, 1966.

United States3 spaceflights23.6 days in space

Spaceflights

Jun 3, 1966

Gemini 9ATitan II GLV · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

May 18, 1969

Apollo 10Saturn V · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17Saturn V · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1934
Died: 2017
Occupation: naval officer, astronaut, fighter pilot, autobiographer
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group: NASA Astronaut Group 3
Military branch: United States Navy
Rank: captain

In space

Spaceflights: 3
Time in space: 23.59 days
First flight: June 3, 1966
Latest flight: Apollo 17
Education: Purdue University; Naval Postgraduate School
Awards (Wikidata): 11: Distinguished Flying Cross; National Aviation Hall of Fame; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame…

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