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James C. Adamson

James C. Adamson (1946) has flown to space twice, spending 13.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-28, 1989.

United States2 spaceflights13.9 days in space

Spaceflights

Aug 8, 1989
STS-28Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Aug 2, 1991
STS-43Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1946
Occupation
astronaut, military flight engineer, aircraft pilot
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Military Academy
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 10
Rank
Colonel

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
13.93 days
First flight
August 8, 1989
Latest flight
STS-43
Education
Princeton University; United States Military Academy; McMaster University; Conference Board of Canada
Awards (Wikidata)
4: Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal; Air Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q649109 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.