91-year-old retired NASA astronaut and US Air Force Maj. Gen. Joe Engle, known for piloting the X-15 and space shuttle, passed away on July 10.

91-year-old retired NASA astronaut and US Air Force Maj. Gen. Joe Engle, known for piloting both the X-15 and space shuttle, passed away on July 10, surrounded by his family. Engle was the youngest pilot ever to qualify as an astronaut, and among his achievements, he was the last surviving X-15 pilot. He commanded two Space Shuttle missions, including the program's second orbital flight, and was the first astronaut to fly in space aboard two different winged vehicles.

July 11, 2024
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