| Full Name: | Edwin Jacob "Jake" Garn |
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| 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 |
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| STS-51 D |
| Discovery |
| April 12-19, 1985 |
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| Jake Garn was the first sitting member of Congress to fly in space. |
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| 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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