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Roy D. Bridges Jr.

Roy D. Bridges Jr. (1943) has flown 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
1943
Occupation
military officer, astronaut
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 9
Military branch
United States Air Force
Rank
major general

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
7.95 days
First flight
July 29, 1985
Education
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; United States Air Force Academy; Purdue University
Awards (Wikidata)
5: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q1338950 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.