John B. McKay

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.

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Catalog identity

John B. McKay is the astronaut record for catalog id 695.

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Details

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

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Catalog id695

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