Michael J. Adams

Michael J. Adams

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nationality American

Date Of Birth 1930-05-05

Deceased 1967-11-15

Status Lost In Flight

Type Government


Astronaut Biography

Michael James Adams was an American aviator, aeronautical engineer, and USAF astronaut. He flew X-15 Flight 191 to over 50 miles altitude, however the flight ended when the spacecraft broke apart, leading to his death.

Michael J. Adams's Launches

X-15 | Flight 191

United States Air Force
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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