Gerald Carr (astronaut)

Jerry Carr
Carr pictured in 1970
Born
Gerald Paul Carr

(1932-08-22)August 22, 1932
DiedAugust 26, 2020(2020-08-26) (aged 88)
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BEng)
Naval Postgraduate School (BS)
Princeton University (MS)
AwardsNASA Distinguished Service Medal
Space career
NASA astronaut
RankColonel, USMC
Time in space
84d 1h 15m
SelectionNASA Group 5 (1966)
Total EVAs
3
Total EVA time
15h 51m[1]
MissionsSkylab 4
Mission insignia
RetirementJune 25, 1977

Gerald Paul "Jerry" Carr (August 22, 1932 – August 26, 2020) was an American mechanical and aeronautical engineer, United States Marine Corps officer, naval aviator, and NASA astronaut. He was commander of Skylab 4, the third and final crewed visit to the Skylab Orbital Workshop, from November 16, 1973, to February 8, 1974.