William Pailes

Astronaut

Birthday June 26, 1952

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace New Jersey

Age 72 years old

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About

Computer scientist who served as Payload Specialist on STS-51-J Atlantis.

Before Fame

He was a rescue pilot for the Air Force.

Trivia

He flew on the second Department of Defense mission.

Family Life

He married and had one child.

Associated With

He flew on STS-51-J with astronaut Karol Bobko.