National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Robert Satcher

United States of America

Robert Satcher
Retired

Biography

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Robert Lee "Bobby" Satcher Jr. is an American physician, chemical engineer, and NASA astronaut. He became the first orthopedic surgeon in space during STS-129. He participated in 2 spacewalks during STS-129, accumulating 12hrs 19min of EVA time. Satcher holds two doctorates (Ph.D., M.D.) and has received numerous awards and honors as a surgeon and engineer.

Type

Government

Age

60

Date of Birth

September 22, 1965

First Flight

November 16, 2009

Last Flight

November 16, 2009

Career Stats

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1

Flights

1

Landings

2

Spacewalks

P10DT19H15M51S

Time in Space

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