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Thomas Akers

Thomas Akers (1951) has flown to space 4 times, spending 33.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-41, 1990.

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Spaceflights

Oct 6, 1990

STS-41Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

May 7, 1992

STS-49Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Dec 2, 1993

STS-61Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Sep 16, 1996

STS-79Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1951
Occupation: military officer, astronaut
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Astronaut group: NASA Astronaut Group 12
Military branch: United States Air Force
Rank: Colonel

In space

Spaceflights: 4
Time in space: 33.95 days
First flight: October 6, 1990
Latest flight: STS-79
Education: U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; Missouri University of Science and Technology
Awards (Wikidata): 3: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; NASA Distinguished Service Medal; Commendation Medal

Source: Wikidata Q539337 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.