William John Knight
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican politician (1929-2004)
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William John "Pete" Knight was an American aeronautical engineer, politician, Vietnam War combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. S. Air Force and NASA. He was also selected for participation in the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.
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Jeannette PiccardAlso won International Space Hall of Fame
Dieudonné CostesAlso won Harmon Trophy
William McPherson AllenAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame
Maxime FagetAlso won International Space Hall of Fame
Alvin S. WhiteAlso won Harmon Trophy
Frank MalinaAlso won International Space Hall of FameAbout this person
William John "Pete" Knight was an American aeronautical engineer, politician, Vietnam War combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the U.S. Air Force and NASA. He was also selected for participation in the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.
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United StatesCategory
Politicians
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Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2004 · aged 74
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