Joseph Albert Walker

1921–1966 (age 45)

Astronaut, Test Pilot

Biography

Joseph Albert Walker blended a calm intellect with fearless piloting, navigating the frontiers of high-speed flight as a NASA test pilot.

His contributions to experimental aviation and the early days of spaceflight remain an honor for us all, with Joshua Memorial Park preserving his memory.

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