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S. David Griggs

S. David Griggs (1939–1989) flew to space once, spending 7.0 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-D, 1985.

United States1 spaceflights7.0 days in space

Spaceflights

Apr 12, 1985
STS-51-DSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1939
Died
1989
Occupation
military officer, astronaut
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 8
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
rear admiral

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
7.00 days
First flight
April 12, 1985
Education
George Washington University; United States Naval Academy; Lincoln High School
Awards (Wikidata)
3: Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal; Eagle Scout

Source: Wikidata Q719921 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.