// american astronaut (1932-2024)

Joe Engle

Joe Engle (1932–2024) flew to space twice, spending 9.4 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-2, 1981.

United States2 spaceflights9.4 days in space

Spaceflights

Nov 12, 1981

STS-2Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Aug 27, 1985

STS-51-ISpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1932
Died: 2024
Occupation: air force officer, astronaut, test pilot, military flight engineer
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group: NASA Astronaut Group 5
Military branch: United States Air Force
Rank: major general

In space

Spaceflights: 2
Time in space: 9.35 days
First flight: November 12, 1981
Latest flight: STS-51-I
Education: University of Kansas; U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; Chapman High School
Awards (Wikidata): 5: Distinguished Flying Cross; Harmon Trophy; National Aviation Hall of Fame…

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