When and where was James Irwin born?
James Benson Irwin was born on the 17th of March 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents were James William Irwin and Elsa Mathilda Irwin.
Questions about James Irwin
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What mission did James Irwin fly as lunar module pilot?
James Irwin served as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 15 between July 26 and the 7th of August 1971. The mission landed in the Moon's Hadley-Apennine region and included three extravehicular activities or moonwalks.
Why did James Irwin leave NASA after his spaceflight?
After returning from Apollo 15 James Irwin announced his intent to retire from the Air Force and resign from NASA by 1972. He founded the High Flight Foundation and spent the next 20 years serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Prince of Peace.
Where did James Irwin search for Noah's Ark starting in 1973?
Beginning in 1973 James Irwin led several expeditions to Mount Ararat in Turkey to search for physical evidence of Noah's Ark. He wrote about these views in books including More Than An Ark On Ararat published with Monte Unger in 1985.
When and how did James Irwin die?
On the 8th of August 1991 twenty years and a day after returning from the Moon James Irwin died of another heart attack following a bicycle ride. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery as the first of twelve men who walked on the Moon to die.