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Donald E. Williams

American astronaut (1942-2016) · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 74

Donald Edward Williams was an American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, mechanical engineer and NASA astronaut. He logged a total of 287 hours and 35 minutes in space.

Donald E. Williams is read about 11 times a day, in 24 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 8 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
NASA Space Flight Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2016 · aged 74