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(American Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineer Who Commanded the 'Skylab 4 Mission') Gerald Paul "Jerry" Carr was a skilled American mechanical and aeronautical engineer, United States Marine Corps officer, naval aviator, and NASA astronaut. He notably commanded Skylab 4, the third crewed mission to the Skylab Orbital Workshop, from November 16, 1973, to February 8, 1974. Carr made significant contributions to space exploration and the advancement of scientific knowledge during his time at NASA.