First name and last name | Michael J. Adams |
Date of birth | 05.05.1930 |
Date of death | 15.11.1967 |
Nationality | American |
Space Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Status | Lost in flight |
Type of astronaut | Government agency |
Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_J._Adams |
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.