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Helen Sharman

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British chemist who became the first Briton in space

United KingdomScientistsBorn 1963 · age 63
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Helen Patricia Sharman is a British chemist and cosmonaut who became the first British person, first Western European woman and first privately funded woman in space, as well as the first woman to visit the Mir space station, in May 1991.

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Sokol space suit worn by Sharman, at the National Space Centre in LeicesterSokol space suit worn by Sharman, at the National Space Centre in LeicesterStar on Sheffield Walk of FameStar on Sheffield Walk of Fame

Awards 4

Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Order of Friendship of Peoples
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Connected to Helen 6

Odd HasselAlso won Fellow of the Royal Society of ChemistryAleksandr SerebrovAlso won Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"Roberto VittoriAlso won Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"Omowunmi SadikAlso won Fellow of the Royal Society of ChemistryRobert H. GrubbsAlso won Fellow of the Royal Society of ChemistryAbdul Ahad MohmandAlso won Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1963 · age 63
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30 languages

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