William John "Pete" Knight was an American aeronautical engineer, politician, Vietnam War combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the U.S. Air Force and NASA. He was also selected for participation in the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.
- Occupation
- military officer, astronaut, politician, military flight engineer
- Position held
- member of the California State Assembly, member of the State Senate of California
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 18, 1929
