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Robert A. Rushworth
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Robert A. Rushworth

United States of AmericaDECEASEDUnknown1963–1963
1
FLIGHTS
SPACEFLIGHTS
68
YEARS
AGE AT PASSING

Robert A. Rushworth is a former astronaut from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1 spaceflight.

Robert Aitken “Bob” Rushworth was an American United States Air Force major general, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, mechanical and aeronautical engineer, test pilot and astronaut. He flew the X-15 experimental spaceplane to over 50 miles in altitude on Flight 87.

NationalityUnited States of America
BornOctober 9, 1924
DiedMarch 18, 1993
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
TypeUnknown
StatusDeceased
First FlightJune 27, 1963
Last FlightJune 27, 1963