Jake Garn





Full Name: Edwin Jacob "Jake" Garn
Birthdate: October 12, 1932 - Richfield, Utah
Education: Bachelor of Science in business and finance - University of Utah
Military Service: United States Navy
Brigadier General, Utah Air National Guard
Selection: Payload Specialist




STS-51 D
Discovery
April 12-19, 1985








Jake Garn was the first sitting member of Congress to fly in space.




Jake Garn during the STS-51 D mission Jake Garn during the STS-51 D mission Jake Garn during the STS-51 D mission



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