James Irwin | |
|---|---|
 Irwin in 1971 | |
| Born | James Benson Irwin March 17, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 1991 (aged 61) |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | |
| Awards | NASA Distinguished Service Medal |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
| Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 12d 7h 12m |
| Selection | NASA Group 5 (1966) |
Total EVAs | 4 3 EVAs on the moon 1 EVA stand-up |
Total EVA time | 18h 35m |
| Missions | Apollo 15 |
Mission insignia |  |
| Retirement | July 31, 1972 |
James Benson Irwin (March 17, 1930 – August 8, 1991) 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 8th person to walk on the Moon.[1][2]
- ^ Reynolds, David West (2002). Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon. Tehabi Books. pp. 166–189. ISBN 0-15-100964-3.
- ^ "Astronaut-turned-evangelist dies of heart attack". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. August 10, 1991. p. 7A.