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James Irwin

James Irwin (1930–1991) flew to space once, spending 12.3 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: Apollo 15, 1971.

United States1 spaceflights12.3 days in space

Spaceflights

Jul 26, 1971
Apollo 15Saturn V · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1930
Died
1991
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot, military flight engineer
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 5
Military branch
United States Air Force
Rank
Colonel

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
12.30 days
First flight
July 26, 1971
Education
University of Michigan; U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; United States Naval Academy; East High School
Awards (Wikidata)
4: NASA Distinguished Service Medal; United Nations Peace Medal; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame…

Source: Wikidata Q297801 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.