Joe F. Edwards

American astronaut
Person human Q935510
Joe F. Edwards
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Summary

Joe F. Edwards was born on February 3, 1958[1], in Richmond[2]. He has worked as a military officer[3], astronaut[4], and military flight engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[8]
  • Educated at: University of Tennessee[9], United States Naval Test Pilot School[10], United States Naval Academy[11]
  • Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[12], Air Medal[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Military branch: United States Navy[15]
  • Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 15[16]
  • Commons category: Joe F. Edwards, Jr.[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: Commander[18]
  • Family name: Edwards[19]
  • Given name: Joe[20]
  • Time in space: 12,708 minutes[21]
  • Member of the crew of: STS-89[22]

Why It Matters

Joe F. Edwards has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Joe F. Edwards born?

Joe F. Edwards's place of birth was Richmond[2].

What did Joe F. Edwards do for work?

Joe F. Edwards worked as a military officer[3], astronaut[4], and military flight engineer[5].

Where did Joe F. Edwards go to school?

Joe F. Edwards was educated at University of Tennessee[9], United States Naval Test Pilot School[10], and United States Naval Academy[11].

What awards did Joe F. Edwards receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[12] and Air Medal[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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