National Aeronautics and Space Administration
William J. Knight
United States of America
Deceased
Biography
/01William John "Pete" Knight was an American aeronautical engineer, politician, Vietnam War combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He flew the X-15 experimental spaceplane to over 50 miles altitude on Flight 190.
Type
Government
Age
74
Date of Birth
November 18, 1929
First Flight
October 17, 1967
Last Flight
October 17, 1967
Career Stats
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Flights
1
Landings
0
Spacewalks
PT10M
Time in Space