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BY Mohammed Awal, 12:30pm December 19, 2019,

Meet the African-American astronauts who made it to space

by Mohammed Awal, 12:30pm December 19, 2019,
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Robert Lee “Bobby” Satcher Jr.

Born on September 22, 1965, Satcher Jr. is an American physician, chemical engineer and NASA astronaut.

During STS-129, Satcher Jr. became the first orthopedic surgeon in space. 

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He participated in two spacewalks during STS-129, accumulating 12hours 19 minutes of EVA time.

A holder of two doctorates—Ph.D. and M.D.— Satcher is a recipient of numerous awards and honors as a surgeon and engineer. 

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: December 19, 2019
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