Carl E. Walz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Carl E. Walz

American astronaut

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1955

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession: astronaut, engineer, military officer, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Carl Erwin Walz (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) (born September 6, 1955) is a former 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, DC.
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.