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Shannon Walker (born June 4, 1965) is an American physicist and a NASA astronaut selected in 2004. She launched on her first mission into space on June 25, 2010, onboard Soyuz TMA-19 and spent over 163 days in space.
Oct 27, 2023 · Shannon Walker was selected by NASA to be an astronaut in 2004. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics, as well as Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Space Physics, all from Rice University in Houston.
Mar 26, 2024 · Shannon Walker was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2004 and is currently the supervisor for the 2021 Class of Astronauts. She most recently served onboard the International Space Station as commander of Expedition 65 and as a flight engineer on Expedition 64.
NASA astronaut Dr. Shannon Walker holds a bachelor of arts degree in physics, a master of science and a doctorate of philosophy in space physics from Rice University. She launches on Nov. 15 at...
Apr 21, 2021 · Shannon Walker is a NASA astronaut who served as a mission specialist on the Crew-1 SpaceX Crew Dragon mission in 2020 — the first operational, commercial crew to travel to...
Jul 5, 2022 · Join astronaut Shannon Walker on a look back at her excursions into space. From dusty deserts to icy mountain tops, NASA experts visit incredible places along their career path. But what about our explorers who take their work off the Earth?
Jun 5, 2004 · Bachelor of Science in Physics from the Rice University, 1987; Master of Science in Astrophysics from the Rice University, 1992; Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the Rice University, 1993; semi-finalist in NASA astronaut groups 15 , 16 , 17 and 18 selections; at the time of selection Acting Manager, On-Orbit Engineering Office, ...
Nov 16, 2020 · NASA astronaut Shannon Walker became the first woman ever to fly in a commercial spacecraft. Soichi Noguchi, of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, has now flown on three different launch...
Apr 14, 2021 · Shannon Walker, a veteran astronaut who was born, raised, and earned all three of her science degrees in Houston, will accept command of the space station on Thursday, April 15, at 2:45 p.m. CDT in a ceremony that will be broadcast live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website.
Dec 19, 2023 · A special message from NASA Astronaut Dr. Shannon Walker, recorded for the Sneak Peek Unveiling event of the new neighborhood library named after her, which ...
