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Karl Gordon Henize

Karl Gordon Henize (1926–1993) flew to space once, spending 7.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-F, 1985.

United States1 spaceflights7.9 days in space

Spaceflights

Jul 29, 1985
STS-51-FSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1926
Died
1993
Occupation
astronomer, astronaut
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 6

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
7.95 days
First flight
July 29, 1985
Education
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; University of Virginia; University of Michigan; Mariemont High School

Source: Wikidata Q722390 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.