Paul J. Weitz
American astronaut (1932ā2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Joseph Weitz (July 25, 1932 ā October 22, 2017) was an American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut, who flew into space twice. He was a member of the three-man crew who flew on Skylab 2, the first crewed Skylab mission. He was also commander of the STS-6 mission, the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger.
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Born | Paul Joseph Weitz (1932-07-25)July 25, 1932 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | October 22, 2017(2017-10-22) (aged 85) Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S. |
Education | Pennsylvania State University (BS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) |
Awards | NASA Distinguished Service Medal Air Medal |
Space career | |
NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Captain, USN |
Time in space | 33d 1h 13m |
Selection | NASA Group 5 (1966) |
Total EVAs | 1 |
Total EVA time | 1h 36m |
Missions | Skylab 2 STS-6 |
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Retirement | May 1994 |
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