James Irwin
American astronaut (1930-1991)
James Benson "Jim" Irwin (March 17, 1930 – August 8, 1991) (Col, USAF) was an American astronaut and test pilot.
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| Born | James Benson Irwin March 17, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 1991 (aged 61) |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | USNA, B.S. 1951 University of Michigan, M.S. 1957 |
| Occupation | Test pilot |
| Awards |  |
| Space career | |
| NASA Astronaut | |
| Rank |  Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 12d 07h 12m |
| Selection | 1966 NASA Group 5 |
Total EVAs | 4 (3 EVAs were on the moon, while his 4th EVA was a stand-up) |
Total EVA time | 18 hours 35 minutes |
| Missions | Apollo 15 |
Mission insignia |  |
| Retirement | July 31, 1972 |
He was the eighth person to walk on the Moon and the first, and youngest, of those astronauts to die.[1]
Irwin died of a heart attack while riding his bike in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on August 8, 1991 at the age of 61.
References change
- ↑ Reynolds, David West (2002). Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon. Tehabi Books. pp. 166–189. ISBN 0-15-100964-3.
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