Gerald Paul Carr (born August 22, 1932) is an engineer, retired United States Marine Corps Colonel and former NASA astronaut.
Born in Denver, Colorado, on August 22, 1932, but raised in Santa Ana, California, which he considers his home town. Divorced. Three daughters and three sons from his first marriage. Remarried in 1979 to Dr. Patricia L. Musick (three stepdaughters from second marriage). Recreational interests include snorkeling, swimming, ...
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Gerald Paul Carr (born August 22, 1932) is an engineer, retired United States Marine Corps Colonel and former NASA astronaut.
Born in Denver, Colorado, on August 22, 1932, but raised in Santa Ana, California, which he considers his home town. Divorced. Three daughters and three sons from his first marriage. Remarried in 1979 to Dr. Patricia L. Musick (three stepdaughters from second marriage). Recreational interests include snorkeling, swimming, bird hunting, fishing and woodworking. Carr is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He is also a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity.
Graduated from Santa Ana High School, Santa Ana, California; received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1954, A Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1961, and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical...
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