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William F. Readdy

William F. Readdy (1952) has flown to space 3 times, spending 28.0 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-42, 1992.

United States3 spaceflights28.0 days in space

Spaceflights

Jan 22, 1992
STS-42Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Sep 12, 1993
STS-51Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Sep 16, 1996
STS-79Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1952
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 12
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
3
Time in space
28.03 days
First flight
January 22, 1992
Latest flight
STS-79
Education
United States Naval Test Pilot School; United States Naval Academy; McLean High School
Awards (Wikidata)
3: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; NASA Distinguished Service Medal

Source: Wikidata Q1429300 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.