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Michael R. Clifford

Michael R. Clifford (1952–2021) flew to space 3 times, spending 27.8 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-53, 1992.

United States3 spaceflights27.8 days in space

Spaceflights

Dec 2, 1992
STS-53Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Apr 9, 1994
STS-59Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Mar 22, 1996
STS-76Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1952
Died
2021
Occupation
military officer, astronaut
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Military Academy
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 13
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel

In space

Spaceflights
3
Time in space
27.77 days
First flight
December 2, 1992
Latest flight
STS-76
Education
United States Military Academy; Georgia Tech; United States Naval Test Pilot School; Ben Lomond High School
Awards (Wikidata)
1: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Source: Wikidata Q1371854 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.