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James Buchli

James Buchli (1945) has flown to space 4 times, spending 20.4 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-C, 1985.

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Spaceflights

Jan 24, 1985

STS-51-CSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Oct 30, 1985

STS-61-ASpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Mar 13, 1989

STS-29Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Sep 12, 1991

STS-48Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1945
Occupation: military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group: NASA Astronaut Group 8
Military branch: United States Marine Corps
Rank: Colonel

In space

Spaceflights: 4
Time in space: 20.43 days
First flight: January 24, 1985
Latest flight: STS-48
Education: United States Naval Academy; University of West Florida
Awards (Wikidata): 3: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Purple Heart; Air Medal

Source: Wikidata Q692263 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.