Joseph Albert Walker

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American test pilot (1921-1966)

United States ScientistsLived 1921 to 1966 · aged 45

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

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Walker (L) with his fellow test pilots Butchart (C) and Jones (R), 1952

Joe Walker and the X-1A

Walker in his pressure suitwith the X-1E[N 1]

Joe Walker with the X-15, 1961

Walker's F-104 tumbles in flames following the midair collision with the XB-70 62-0207 on June 8, 1966

Joe Walker Elementary School

Awards 7

1995International Space Hall of Fame

1964Golden Plate Award

1962NASA Distinguished Service Medal

Distinguished Flying Cross

Air Medal

Harmon Trophy

FAI Gold Air Medal

Connected to Joseph 6

Jean BattenAlso won FAI Gold Air Medal

Musa ManarovAlso won International Space Hall of Fame

Geoffrey de HavillandAlso won Harmon Trophy

Lowell ThomasAlso won Golden Plate Award

Christopher C. KraftAlso won International Space Hall of Fame

Don WalshAlso won Golden Plate Award

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