Jake Garn
Edwin Jacob Garn is an astronaut and spaceflight crew member born on October 12, 1932 in Richfield, Utah, United States. marked the formal start of the astronaut career. Civilian astronaut or payload specialist; technical mission crew member shaped the technical and operational experience brought into crew training.
- Born
- October 12, 1932
- Died
- N/A
- Birthplace
- Richfield, Utah,United States
Flights
1
Spacewalks
0
EVA time
N/A
In space
6 days, 23 hours, 55 minutes
Bio
Edwin Jacob Garn flew on STS-51-D, logging 6d 23h 55m in space. The flight sequence placed Jake Garn in STS-51-D as Payload Specialist, with each assignment adding another layer of spacecraft operations, crew coordination, and mission execution.
Space Shuttle Discovery mission that deployed communications satellites and attempted satellite repair work. Included an unscheduled to attempt activation of the Syncom IV-3 satellite and expanded shuttle repair experience.
Jake Garn's career combines preparation, assigned responsibilities, and the specific mission work completed with each crew. NASA or agency departure date not listed.