Sonny Carter

1947–1991 (age 44)

Astronaut

Biography

Sonny Carter was a pioneering astronaut who reached for the stars and exemplified the spirit of space exploration. His career with the space program represented the pinnacle of human achievement and courage during a transformative era in American history.

Carter's contributions to space exploration and his dedication to advancing human knowledge continue to inspire generations. He is remembered at Alta Vista Cemetery as a hero who dared to venture beyond Earth's bounds in service of scientific progress.

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