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Byron K. Lichtenberg

Byron K. Lichtenberg

Byron K. Lichtenberg is a government astronaut from United States of America, affiliated with NASA.

During their career, Byron K. Lichtenberg flew on 2 spaceflights, logging 19 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes, 21 seconds in space.

Byron Kurt Lichtenberg, Sc. D. (born February 19, 1948) is an American engineer and fighter pilot who flew aboard two NASA Space Shuttle missions as a Payload Specialist. In 1983, he and Ulf Merbold became the first Payload Specialists to fly on the shuttle.

Career Statistics

Key facts and career statistics for Byron K. Lichtenberg
Date of Birth02/19/1948
StatusRetired
First Flight11/28/1983
Last Flight03/24/1992
In SpaceNo
Time in Space19 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes, 21 seconds
Landings2

Spaceflights by Byron K. Lichtenberg

Explore the 2 spaceflights Byron K. Lichtenberg participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.

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