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Joseph A. Walker
IN MEMORIAM
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Joseph A. Walker

United States of AmericaDECEASEDGovernment1963–1963
3
FLIGHTS
SPACEFLIGHTS
45
YEARS
AGE AT PASSING

Joseph A. Walker is a former astronaut from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 3 spaceflights.

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.

NationalityUnited States of America
BornFebruary 20, 1921
DiedJune 8, 1966
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
TypeGovernment
StatusDeceased
First FlightJanuary 17, 1963
Last FlightAugust 22, 1963