Description: (American World War II Pilot, NASA Test Pilot and Astronaut)
Joseph A. Walker was a renowned American pilot, physicist, and astronaut who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace. He began his career as a World War II pilot and later became a NASA test pilot, where he was chosen to fly the X-15 spaceplane. Walker achieved a historic milestone by being the first person to reach space and surpassing the Kármán line several times, establishing himself as an astronaut. Unfortunately, his illustrious career was cut short in a tragic group formation accident.