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Richard F. Gordon

Richard F. Gordon (1929–2017) flew to space twice, spending 13.2 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: Gemini 11, 1966.

United States2 spaceflights13.2 days in space

Spaceflights

Sep 12, 1966
Gemini 11Titan II GLV · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Nov 14, 1969
Apollo 12Saturn V · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1929
Died
2017
Occupation
military officer, test pilot, astronaut, screenwriter
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 3
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
13.16 days
First flight
September 12, 1966
Latest flight
Apollo 12
Education
University of Washington; Naval Postgraduate School; United States Naval Test Pilot School
Awards (Wikidata)
5: Distinguished Flying Cross; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame; NASA Distinguished Service Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q502963 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.