National Aeronautics and Space Administration

John B. McKay

United States of America

John B. McKay
Deceased

Biography

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John Barron McKay was an American naval officer, World War II pilot, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and astronaut. He flew the X-15 experimental spaceplane to over 50 miles in altitude on Flight 150.

Type

Government

Age

52

Date of Birth

December 8, 1922

First Flight

September 28, 1965

Last Flight

September 28, 1965

Career Stats

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1

Flights

1

Landings

0

Spacewalks

PT12M

Time in Space

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