National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Sonny Carter

United States of America

Sonny Carter
Died While In Active Service

Biography

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Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter Jr., M.D. was an American chemist, physician, professional soccer player, naval officer and aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut who flew on STS-33.

Type

Government

Age

43

Date of Birth

August 15, 1947

First Flight

November 23, 1989

Last Flight

November 23, 1989

Career Stats

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1

Flights

1

Landings

0

Spacewalks

P5DT6M30S

Time in Space

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