Carl Walz | |
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 Walz in July 1995 | |
| Born | Carl Erwin Walz September 6, 1955 |
| Education | Kent State University (BS) John Carroll University (MS) |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
| Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 230d 13h 4m |
| Selection | NASA Group 13 (1990) |
| Missions | STS-51 STS-65 STS-79 Expedition 4 (STS-108 / STS-111) |
Mission insignia |       |
Carl Erwin Walz (born 6 September 1955) is a retired NASA astronaut currently working for Orbital Sciences Corporation's Advanced Programs Group as vice president for Human Space Flight Operations. Walz was formerly assigned to the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He was the Acting Director for the Advanced Capabilities Division in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, and was responsible for a broad range of activities to include Human Research, Technology Development, Nuclear Power and Propulsion and the Lunar Robotic Exploration Programs to support the Vision for Space Exploration.