James Irwin

James Irwin

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James Irwin was an American astronaut and engineer who became the eighth person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission in 1971. He was known for his ruggedness and expertise in lunar exploration, but after returning to Earth, he experienced several health issues, including multiple heart attacks, which underscored the long-term physical impacts of space travel.

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Dr James Irwin recently resigned as the last fulltime permanent gastro specialist at Palmerston North Hospital.

Health NZ spending on locum doctors hits a new high, at $220 million
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
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James Irwin walked on the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission and later suffered multiple heart attacks.

Τι συμβαίνει στο σώμα ενός αστροναύτη όταν πρέπει να «ξαναμάθει» τη Γη
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-03-21
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