Janice E. Voss
Engineer and NASA astronaut
Born
October 8th, 1956
68 years ago
Died
February 6th, 2012
13 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An engineer and astronaut, contributed to multiple Space Shuttle missions. Earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from MIT. Participated in five spaceflights, including missions STS-57, STS-63, and STS-83. Contributed to scientific research aboard the Space Shuttle, focusing on materials science and other experiments. Worked as a project manager at NASA, facilitating advanced aerospace technology development.
Completed five spaceflights
Participated in STS-57, STS-63, and STS-83
Conducted scientific research in space
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