National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Joseph A. Walker

United States of America

Joseph A. Walker
Deceased

Biography

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Joseph Albert Walker was an American World War II pilot, experimental physicist, NASA test pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA.

Type

Government

Age

45

Date of Birth

February 20, 1921

First Flight

January 17, 1963

Last Flight

August 22, 1963

Career Stats

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3

Flights

3

Landings

0

Spacewalks

PT2H32M32S

Time in Space

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