| Full Name: | James Dougal Adrianus "Ox" Van Hoften |
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| Birthdate: | June 11, 1944 - Fresno, California |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in civil engineering - University of California, Berkeley Master of Science in hydraulic engineering - Colorado State University Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering - Colorado State University |
| Military Service: | United States Navy Texas Air National Guard |
| Selection: | NASA Group 8 (1978) |
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| STS-41 C | STS-51 I |
| Challenger | Discovery |
| April 6-13, 1984 | August 27-September 3, 1985 |
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| As a naval aviator, Ox Van Hoften flew 60 combat missions in Vietnam while assigned to the U.S.S. Ranger. |
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| Ox Van Hoften during the STS-41 C mission | Ox Van Hoften conducts an EVA during the STS-41 C mission | Ox Van Hoften conducts an EVA during the STS-51 I mission |
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