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Lionel Pitchford

Lionel Pitchford
Photo Credit: Blue Origin

Lionel Pitchford is a private astronaut from United Kingdom, affiliated with Blue Origin.

During their career, Lionel Pitchford flew on 1 spaceflight, logging 10 minutes, 12 seconds in space.

Englishman who has spent four decades in Spain working as a teacher, translator, and tour guide as a means to travel the world. In 1992, following a plane crash with his sister and her family onboard, Lionel founded a nonprofit in Nepal dedicated to serving disadvantaged children and girls. He’s also run an orphanage in Kathmandu for over 30 years.

Career Statistics

Key facts and career statistics for Lionel Pitchford
Date of BirthUnknown
StatusOccasional Spaceflight
First Flight08/03/2025
Last Flight08/03/2025
In SpaceNo
Time in Space10 minutes, 12 seconds
Landings1

Spaceflights by Lionel Pitchford

Explore the 1 spaceflight Lionel Pitchford participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.

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