// american astronaut (1923–2007)

Wally Schirra

Wally Schirra (1923–2007) flew to space 3 times, spending 12.3 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: Mercury-Atlas 8, 1962.

United States3 spaceflights12.3 days in space

Spaceflights

Oct 3, 1962

Mercury-Atlas 8Atlas D · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Dec 15, 1965

Gemini 6ATitan II GLV · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7Saturn IB · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1923
Died: 2007
Occupation: United States Naval Aviator, astronaut, autobiographer, test pilot
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Military branch: United States Navy
Rank: captain

In space

Spaceflights: 3
Time in space: 12.30 days
First flight: October 3, 1962
Latest flight: Apollo 7
Education: New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States Naval Test Pilot School; United States Naval Academy; Dwight Morrow High School
Awards (Wikidata): 11: Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal; Harmon Trophy…

Source: Wikidata Q110450 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.