James Irwin
James Benson "Jim" Irwin (March 17, 1930 – August 8, 1991) (Col, USAF) was an American astronaut and test pilot.
James B. Irwin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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.
James Irwin Media
Irwin and the Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15
James Irwin salutes the United States flag on the Moon on August 1, 1971
Grave of Irwin at Arlington National Cemetery
.jpg)
References
- ↑ Reynolds, David West (2002). Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon. Tehabi Books. pp. 166–189. ISBN 0-15-100964-3.
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.