James Irwin
New ZealandastronautMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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 millionThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-21
New Zealand· 2026-07-21
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 ΓηKathimerini·
Greece· 2025-03-21
Greece· 2025-03-21
