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William A. Pailes

William A. Pailes (1952) has flown to space once, spending 4.1 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-J, 1985.

United States1 spaceflights4.1 days in space

Spaceflights

Oct 3, 1985
STS-51-JSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1952
Occupation
military officer, astronaut
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Military branch
United States Air Force
Rank
Colonel

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
4.07 days
First flight
October 3, 1985
Education
Texas A&M University; United States Air Force Academy; Kinnelon High School

Source: Wikidata Q1373573 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.