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James Irwin
Col. James Benson Irwin, USAF is an American astronaut, aeronautical engineer, test pilot and US Air Force pilot. He was the Apollo Moon module pilot for Apollo 15, the fourth human moon landing. He was the eighth person to walk on the moon and the first and youngest of these astronauts to die.
NationalityAmerican
BornJames Benson Irwin, March 17, 1930, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 1991, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Other occupationTest pilot
Alma materUSNA, B.S. 1951, University of Michigan, M.S. 1957
RankColonel, USAF
Time in space12d 07h 12m
Selection1966 NASA Group 5
Total EVAs4 (3 EVAs were on the moon, while his 4th EVA was a stand-up)
Total EVA time18 hours 35 minutes
MissionsApollo 15
RetirementJuly 31, 1972

About James Irwin

Astronaut James Irwin was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States on March 17, 1930. He dies at the age of 61, on August 8, 1991.

He was the eighth person to walk on the moon as the lunar module pilot on Apollo 15. He was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal for his efforts.

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James Irwin before becoming famous

James Irwin was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1930 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

In 1957, he graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master's degree in aeronautical engineering.

Achievement of James Irwin

He died of a heart attack and was the first of the astronauts who walked on the moon to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

James Irwin's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

With his wife Mary Ellen, he had five children.

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Like astronaut Astronaut Neil Armstrong, he went to the moon.

James Irwin Income & Net worth

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Latest information about James Irwin updated on March 10 2023.