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// american physician, soccer player, navy officer, and astronaut (1947-1991)

Sonny Carter

Sonny Carter (1947–1991) flew to space once, spending 5.0 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-33, 1989.

United States1 spaceflights5.0 days in space

Spaceflights

Nov 23, 1989
STS-33Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1947
Died
1991
Occupation
military officer, astronaut, physician, association football player
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 10
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
5.00 days
First flight
November 23, 1989
Education
Emory University School of Medicine; United States Naval Test Pilot School; Central High School
Awards (Wikidata)
3: Air Medal; Eagle Scout; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Source: Wikidata Q1338912 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.