James Irwin

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/james-irwin

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1. When was James Irwin born?March 17, 1930
2. Where was James Irwin born?Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3. What is the education?University of Michigan (BSE), Stanford University (MS)
4. What is the apollo 15 mission dates?July 26 – August 7, 1971
5. Who was James Irwin?James Irwin was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who became the eighth person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission.
6. How did James Irwin learn to fly and travel to space?He studied aeronautical engineering at the University of Michigan and Stanford, then flew as a test pilot in the Air Force, which taught him how to handle high‑risk flights.

Aeronautical Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, development, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft.
Lunar Module Pilot: The crew member responsible for operating the descent and ascent phases of the lunar module.
Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Any activity done by an astronaut outside a spacecraft beyond the Earth's appreciable atmosphere.
Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV): A battery-powered, four-wheeled vehicle used by astronauts to explore the lunar surface.