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Joseph P. Kerwin

American astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1932 · age 94

Joseph Peter Kerwin is an American physician and former NASA astronaut. He served as the science pilot for the Skylab 2 mission from May 25, 1973, to June 22, 1973. He was the first physician to be selected for astronaut training and the first doctor from the United States to enter space.

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Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal1973
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

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Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1932 · age 94

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