Joe Engle dies at 91, X-15 pilot & astronaut, commanded 2 Space Shuttle missions .

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Joe Engle, a pioneering astronaut and aeronautical engineer, made history as the only person to pilot both the X-15 rocket plane and a space shuttle. His remarkable career included commanding the second Space Shuttle mission, STS-2, and participating in the Shuttle’s Approach and Landing Tests. Engle’s contributions to space exploration and aviation were monumental, earning him numerous accolades and a lasting legacy. His dedication and achievements continue to inspire future generations of astronauts and engineers.
Achievements
Only astronaut to pilot both the X-15 rocket plane and a space shuttle.
Commander of the second Space Shuttle mission, STS-2.
Participated in the Shuttle’s Approach and Landing Tests.
Recipient of the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross.
Biography
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Attribute Details
Full Name Joe Henry Engle
Date of Birth August 26, 1932
Place of Birth Chapman, Kansas, USA
Date of Passing July 10, 2024
Education Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University of Kansas
NASA Selection 1966, NASA Group 5
Space Missions STS-2, STS-51-I
Military Rank Major General, USAF
Notable Achievements NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross, piloted X-15 and Space Shuttle
Joe Engle’s legacy in the fields of aviation and space exploration will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come

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Joe Engle is the only man to ever stick-and-rudder the space shuttle back from orbit.
Gordon Cooper did it but he only had to hit the Pacific Ocean. Joe Engle had to hit a runway.