James Irwin

James Benson "Jim" Irwin (March 17, 1930 – August 8, 1991) was an American astronaut, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and a United States Air Force pilot. He served as Lunar Module pilot for Apollo 15, the fourth human lunar landing. He was the 8th person to walk on the Moon and the first, and youngest, of those astronauts to die.

For other people named James Irwin, see James Irwin (disambiguation).

Jim Irwin
Irwin in 1971
Born
James Benson Irwin

(1930-03-17)March 17, 1930
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 1991(1991-08-08) (aged 61)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Education
  • United States Naval Academy (BS)
  • University of Michigan (MS)
AwardsNASA Distinguished Service Medal
Space career
NASA astronaut
RankColonel, USAF
Time in space
12d 7h 12m
SelectionNASA Group 5 (1966)
Total EVAs
4
3 EVAs on the moon
1 EVA stand-up
Total EVA time
18h 35m
MissionsApollo 15
Mission insignia
RetirementJuly 31, 1972
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