Joe F. Edwards Jr.
Joe Frank Edwards Jr. is an astronaut and spaceflight crew member born on February 3, 1958 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. NASA Astronaut Group 15, 1994 marked the formal start of the astronaut career. United States Navy service; astronaut and mission crew member shaped the technical and operational experience brought into crew training.
- Born
- February 3, 1958
- Died
- N/A
- Birthplace
- Richmond, Virginia,United States
Flights
1
Spacewalks
0
EVA time
N/A
In space
8 days, 19 hours, 48 minutes
Bio
Joe Frank Edwards Jr. flew on STS-89, logging 8d 19h 47m in space. The flight sequence placed Joe F. Edwards Jr. in STS-89 as Pilot, with each assignment adding another layer of spacecraft operations, crew coordination, and mission execution.
Space Shuttle Endeavour mission to Mir that exchanged David Wolf and Andy Thomas. Continued Shuttle-Mir crew exchange and station logistics before ISS assembly.
Joe F. Edwards Jr.'s career combines preparation, assigned responsibilities, and the specific mission work completed with each crew. The available family record lists married; one child. NASA or agency departure date not listed.