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Jim Wetherbee

American astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1952 · age 73

James Donald Wetherbee, is a retired United States Navy officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer, and NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of six Space Shuttle missions and is the only American to have commanded five spaceflight missions.

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A typical day, 30 days to 16 August 2026

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Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal2003
Distinguished Flying Cross
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 73