Donald E. Williams
Donald Williams | |
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| Born | Donald Edward Williams February 13, 1942 Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 2016 (aged 74) |
| Education | Purdue University (BS) |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Defense Superior Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
| Rank | Captain, USN |
Time in space | 11d 23h 34m |
| Selection | NASA Group 8 (1978) |
| Missions | STS-51-D STS-34 |
Mission insignia | |
| Retirement | March 1, 1990 |
Donald Edward Williams (February 13, 1942 – February 23, 2016) was an American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, mechanical engineer and NASA astronaut. He logged a total of 287 hours and 35 minutes in space.