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Joseph Albert Walker (February 20, 1921 – June 8, 1966) ( Capt, USAF) was an American World War II pilot, experimental physicist, NASA test pilot, and astronaut who was the first person to fly an airplane to space. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA.
Joseph Walker was a chief research pilot at NASA who flew the X-15, the first manned rocketplane, three times in 1960-1963. He also piloted the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle and the XB-70 bomber, and died in a mid-air collision in 1966.
Learn about the life and works of Joseph A. Walker, a director, choreographer, actor, educator, and Tony Award winner who wrote The River Niger and other plays in the 1970s. Find related entries, subjects, and content in Oxford Reference.
The Orange County Space Society has supported Cathie Godwin in the creation of the Joseph A.Walker Memorial Fund.
Joseph Albert Walker (February 20, 1921 – June 8, 1966) (Capt, USAF) was an American World War II pilot, experimental physicist, NASA test pilot, and astronaut who was the first person to fly an airplane to space.
Joseph A. Walker was a pioneer of aviation and space exploration, who flew the X-15 to its fastest speed and highest altitude, and entered technical space twice. He also piloted the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle and received many awards, but was killed in a mid-air collision in 1966.
Joseph Albert Walker was an American World War II pilot, experimental physicist, NASA test pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA.
