Richard H. Truly

Richard H. Truly (1937–2024) flew to space twice, spending 8.3 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-2, 1981.

United States2 spaceflights8.3 days in space

Spaceflights

Nov 12, 1981

STS-2Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Aug 30, 1983

STS-8Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1937
Died: 2024
Occupation: military officer, astronaut, engineer, aircraft pilot
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group: NASA Astronaut Group 7
Military branch: United States Navy
Rank: admiral

In space

Spaceflights: 2
Time in space: 8.31 days
First flight: November 12, 1981
Latest flight: STS-8
Education: U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; Georgia Tech
Awards (Wikidata): 7: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Presidential Citizens Medal…

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