Astronaut

William J. Knight

William 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.

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Details

Status: Deceased
Nationality: American
In space: No
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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