Biography · American astronaut, naval officer, test pilot and aeronautical engineer

John Young

1930 · 2018

Years lived
87
Photos
25
John Young portrait

Born

September 24, 1930

San Francisco, United States

Died

January 5, 2018

Houston, United States

Known for

American astronaut, naval officer, test pilot and aeronautical engineer

John Young (1930–2018) was United States best known for American astronaut, naval officer, test pilot and aeronautical engineer.

John Watts Young (September 24, 1930 – January 5, 2018) was an American astronaut, naval officer, and test pilot. He became the ninth person to walk on the Moon and was the only astronaut to fly in four different classes of NASA spacecraft. His impactful career spanned over four decades.

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  • When did John Young die?

    John Young died on January 5, 2018 in Houston, United States, at the age of 87.

  • Where was John Young born?

    John Young was born in San Francisco, United States on September 24, 1930.

  • What is John Young best known for?

    John Young is best known for American astronaut, naval officer, test pilot and aeronautical engineer.

  • How old was John Young when they died?

    John Young was 87 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was John Young?

    John Young was from United States.

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