James van Hoften
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Summary
James van Hoften is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fresno[2]. He was born on June 11, 1944[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], astronaut[5], fighter pilot[6], engineer[7], and civil engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- James van Hoften's place of birth was Fresno[2].
- James van Hoften was born on June 11, 1944[3].
- James van Hoften held citizenship in United States[10].
- James van Hoften worked as a military officer[4].
- James van Hoften's professions included astronaut[5].
- James van Hoften worked as a fighter pilot[6].
- James van Hoften worked as an engineer[7].
- James van Hoften's professions included civil engineer[8].
- James van Hoften was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11].
- Among James van Hoften's employers was University of Houston[12].
- James van Hoften was educated at Colorado State University[13].
- James van Hoften was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14].
- James van Hoften was educated at Mills High School[15].
- James van Hoften received the Air Medal[16].
- James van Hoften is recorded as male[17].
- James van Hoften's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- James van Hoften's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[19].
- James van Hoften is part of NASA Astronaut Group 8[20].
- James van Hoften's Commons category is recorded as James van Hoften[21].
- James van Hoften was part of the conflict Vietnam War[22].
- James van Hoften's given name is recorded as James[23].
- James van Hoften's time in space is recorded as {'unit': 'minute', 'amount': '+20277'}[24].
- James van Hoften's member of the crew of is recorded as STS-41-C[25].
- James van Hoften's member of the crew of is recorded as STS-51-I[26].
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Origins and Family
Born in Fresno[2], James van Hoften… he was born on June 11, 1944[3].
Education
Educated at Colorado State University[13], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1870[29]; University of California, Berkeley[14], a public research university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1868[32], headquartered in Berkeley[33]; and Mills High School[15], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1958[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[4], astronaut[5], fighter pilot[6], engineer[7], and civil engineer[8]. Employers include National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11], a space agency[37], in United States[38], founded in 1958[39], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[40] and University of Houston[12], a public university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1927[43].
Recognition
James van Hoften received the Air Medal[16].
Why It Matters
James van Hoften ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was James van Hoften born?
James van Hoften's place of birth was Fresno[2].
What did James van Hoften do for work?
James van Hoften worked as military officer[4], astronaut[5], fighter pilot[6], engineer[7], and civil engineer[8].
Where did James van Hoften go to school?
James van Hoften was educated at Colorado State University[13], University of California, Berkeley[14], and Mills High School[15].
What awards did James van Hoften receive?
Honors received include Air Medal[16].