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Robert Satcher is a former astronaut from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1 spaceflight.
BIOGRAPHY
Robert Lee “Bobby” Satcher Jr. is an American physician, chemical engineer, and NASA astronaut. He became the first orthopedic surgeon in space during STS-129. He participated in 2 spacewalks during STS-129, accumulating 12hrs 19min of EVA time. Satcher holds two doctorates (Ph.D., M.D.) and has received numerous awards and honors as a surgeon and engineer.
PERSONAL DETAILS
NationalityUnited States of America
BornSeptember 22, 1965
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
TypeGovernment
StatusFormer
First FlightNovember 16, 2009
Last FlightNovember 16, 2009
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