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John Oliver Creighton

John Oliver Creighton (1943) has flown to space 3 times, spending 16.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-G, 1985.

United States3 spaceflights16.9 days in space

Spaceflights

Jun 17, 1985
STS-51-GSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Feb 28, 1990
STS-36Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Sep 12, 1991
STS-48Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1943
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 8
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
3
Time in space
16.85 days
First flight
June 17, 1985
Latest flight
STS-48
Education
George Washington University; United States Naval Test Pilot School; United States Naval Academy; Ballard High School
Awards (Wikidata)
6: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q718729 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.