Joe Kerwin

About the Author

Joe Kerwin is a pioneering astronaut, physician, and author whose remarkable career bridged the worlds of medicine and space exploration. As a member of NASA's first Skylab mission in 1973, he became one of the first American physicians to orbit Earth, conducting vital medical experiments and contributing to the success of America's inaugural space station program. Drawing from his firsthand experiences, Kerwin chronicles the triumphs and challenges of human spaceflight in his acclaimed book, Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story, part of the Outward Odyssey series. A dedicated storyteller, he illuminates the human element behind technological feats, inspiring readers with tales of resilience, innovation, and the boundless pursuit of discovery beyond our planet.