Kathryn D. Sullivan
American astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1951 · age 75
Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan is an American geologist, oceanographer, and former NASA astronaut and US Navy officer. She was a crew member on three Space Shuttle missions.
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2023National Aviation Hall of FameAward2022Leif Erikson AwardAward2020“I have always loved science museums in particular - the interactive hands-on museums ... They just exude creativity.”In their words9 November 2020IEEE SpectrumBBC 100 WomenAwardNevada MedalAward2016Rachel Carson AwardAward2004United States Astronaut Hall of FameAwardWomen in Space Science AwardAward2002Ohio Women's Hall of FameAward1985International Space Hall of FameAward1951Born3 October 1951
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Using binoculars to view Earth during STS-41-G
Checking the SIR-B antenna during STS-41-G
With Sally Ride on STS-41-G
Sullivan dons her space suit in case an EVA was required to support the Hubble Space Telescope deployment on STS-31.
Sullivan in her Navy uniform for the STS-31 crew photo
Interviewed on television after the launch of the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System Preparatory Project (NPP) in 2011
At the White House Leadership Summit on Women, Climate and Energy in May 2013Awards
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Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
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Born 1951 · age 75
