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// united states navy commander, nasa astronaut (1935–1967)

Roger Bruce Chaffee

Roger Bruce Chaffee (1935–1967) is recorded with time in space. Nationality: United States. First flight: Apollo 1.

United States0 spaceflights— days in space

Spaceflights

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Apollo 1

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1935
Died
1967
Occupation
military officer, aircraft pilot, astronaut, military flight engineer
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 3
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
lieutenant commander

In space

Spaceflights
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Time in space
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Education
Illinois Institute of Technology; Purdue University; United States Naval Academy; Innovation Central High School
Awards (Wikidata)
7: Air Medal; Congressional Space Medal of Honor; NASA Exceptional Service Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q345678 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.