James Irwin
American astronaut (1930-1991) · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 61
James Benson Irwin was an American astronaut, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and a United States Air Force pilot. He served as Lunar Module pilot for Apollo 15, the fourth human lunar landing. He was the eighth person to walk on the Moon.
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1991Died8 August 19911983International Space Hall of FameAward1971NASA Distinguished Service MedalAwardUnited Nations Peace MedalAward1968In historyApollo 8: First Crewed Lunar OrbitWith 
Alfred Worden1930Born17 March 1930
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Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 1991 · aged 61
