Birthdate: February 20, 1921
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: June 8, 1966
Joseph A. Walker was an innovative American pilot, physicist, and astronaut celebrated for his pioneering work in aerospace. He began as a skilled World War II pilot before transitioning to become a NASA test pilot, where he was chosen to pilot the X-15 spaceplane. Walker achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first person to fly into space and surpassed the Kármán line on multiple occasions, establishing himself as an astronaut. Unfortunately, his illustrious career was cut short in a tragic accident during a group formation flight.
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