Stephanie Wilson
American engineer and astronaut
Born
September 27th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An engineer and astronaut with NASA, contributed to three Space Shuttle missions. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science from Harvard University and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Selected as an astronaut in 1996, participated in missions including STS-121, STS-115, and STS-133, contributing to the assembly and maintenance of the International Space Station. Worked on various projects aimed at advancing space exploration and science.
Participated in three Space Shuttle missions
Contributed to the International Space Station
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