Jack Swigert
1931 – 1982

Jack Swigert

NASA Astronaut, Pilot (1931-1982)

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Born
1931-08-30, Denver
Died
1982-12-27
Birthplace state
Colorado

Biography

Jack Swigert was born in Denver, Colorado in 1931 and worked as a military pilot, test pilot, and aerospace engineer. He served as command module pilot on Apollo 13 in April 1970, a mission that required the crew to abort the Moon landing and return to Earth by flying around the Moon. The Apollo 13 astronauts traveled farther from Earth than any other astronauts until the planned Artemis II lunar flyby. Swigert died in 1982.

Occupation

Jack Swigert is recorded as a military flight engineer, a aircraft pilot, a military officer, a politician and a astronaut, born in Colorado (1931–1982).

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Frequently asked about Jack Swigert

Who was Jack Swigert?
Jack Swigert was NASA Astronaut, Pilot (1931-1982), born in Colorado (1931 – 1982).
When and where was Jack Swigert born?
Jack Swigert was born on 1931-08-30 in Denver.
When did Jack Swigert die?
Jack died on 1982-12-27.
What was Jack Swigert known for?
Jack Swigert is recorded as a military flight engineer, a aircraft pilot, a military officer, a politician and a astronaut.
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