Robert Satcher

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Status

Retired

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nationality

American

Born

Sep 22, 1965

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.

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