First name and last name | Robert Satcher |
Date of birth | 22.09.1965 |
Nationality | American |
Space Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Status | Retired |
Type of astronaut | Government agency |
X | https://twitter.com/Astro_Bones |
Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Satcher |
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.