Joe F. Edwards Jr.
American astronaut and military pilot
Born
February 3rd, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1958, this individual served as a United States Air Force officer and pilot. Selected as an astronaut in 1990, completed missions aboard the Space Shuttle, including STS-40 and STS-68. Involved in various scientific and engineering efforts during flights, contributing to advancements in space exploration. Retired from NASA in 1996.
Completed missions on Space Shuttle STS-40
Participated in Space Shuttle STS-68
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