William J. Knight

William J. Knight

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nationality American

Date Of Birth 1929-11-18

Deceased 2004-05-07

Status Deceased

Type Government


Astronaut Biography

William John "Pete" Knight was an American aeronautical engineer, politician, Vietnam War combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He flew the X-15 experimental spaceplane to over 50 miles altitude on Flight 190.

William J. Knight's Launches

X-15 | Flight 190

United States Air Force
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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