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William S. McArthur

United States Army Colonel and NASA astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1951 · age 75

William Surles McArthur Jr. is a retired United States Army colonel and NASA astronaut and a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and one expedition to the International Space Station via the Russian Soyuz capsule.

William S. McArthur is read about 22 times a day, in 23 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 5 July 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal2006
NASA Exceptional Service Medal
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Commendation Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
NASA Space Flight Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1951 · age 75