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Gary Payton

Gary Payton (1948) has flown to space once, spending 3.1 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-C, 1985.

United States1 spaceflights3.1 days in space

Spaceflights

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

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1948
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Military branch
United States Air Force
Rank
Colonel

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
3.06 days
First flight
January 24, 1985
Education
Purdue University; United States Air Force Academy; Rock Island High School

Source: Wikidata Q1494855 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.