Astronaut Group 4

Astronaut Group 4

Astronaut Group 4 was the fourth group of astronauts selected by NASA in June 1965. While the astronauts of the previous three groups were required to have college degrees, they were primarily chosen for their test pilot backgrounds. The six members of Group 4, on the other hand, were chosen for their research and academic backgrounds (Doctorate degrees were required and minimum flight time requirements were waived). Of the six, only Schmitt, a geologist, walked on the Moon. Garriott, Gibson and Kerwin all flew to Skylab. Garriott also flew on the Space Shuttle. Graveline and Michel left NASA without flying in space.

*Owen K. Garriott, "Civilian Physicist":Skylab 3, STS-9:Science Pilot, second American space station mission
*Edward G. Gibson, "Civilian Physicist":Skylab 4:Science Pilot, third American space station mission
*Duane E. Graveline, "Civilian Physician":Resigned from NASA before being assigned to a crew
*Joseph P. Kerwin, "U.S. Navy Physician":Skylab 2:Science Pilot, first American space station mission
*F. Curtis Michel, "Civilian Physicist":Resigned from NASA before being assigned to a crew
*Harrison H. Schmitt, "Civilian Geologist":Apollo 17:Lunar Module Pilot, last manned lunar landing. Twelfth man to walk on the moon.

External links

* [http://www.astronautix.com/astrogrp/nas41965.htm Encyclopedia Astronautica entry for NASA Group 4]
* [http://www.spaceline.org/astronauts/nasagroup4.html Spaceline article on NASA Group 4]


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