Michael J. Adams
American aviator
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Michael James Adams was an American aviator, aeronautical engineer, and USAF astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA. Wikipedia
Born: May 5, 1930, Sacramento, CA
Died: November 15, 1967 (age 37 years), Johannesburg, South Africa
Space missions: X-15 Flight 3-65-97
Alma mater: Sacramento City College; University of Oklahoma, B.S. 1958