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Shannon Walker

American scientist and NASA astronaut · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1965 · age 61

Shannon Walker is an American physicist and a former NASA astronaut selected in 2004. She launched on her first mission into space on June 25, 2010, on board Soyuz TMA-19 and spent over 163 days in space.

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NASA Distinguished Service Medal2010
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"

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Scientists
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Scientist
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Born 1965 · age 61