Jessica Meir launched into space in September 2019, and, according to UC San Diego officials, is “poised to be one of the first women on the moon.”
NASA Astronaut With Ties to San Diego Launches Into Space
Before receiving her doctorate in marine biology at UC San Diego, Meir studied biology at Brown University and attended the International Space University in France. She worked for three years at NASA's Johnson Space Center to research how humans' physiology changes in space. When Meir was 5 years old, she was asked to draw a picture of what she wanted to be when she grew up. The drawing, she recalls, was a photo of an astronaut on the moon with an American Flag behind her. Now, she is that astronaut.
American astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch made history Friday with NASA’s first all-female spacewalk. The astronauts walked outside the International Space Station to replace a faulty battery.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Miss Americana: Taylor Swift to speak at NYU commencement and receive honorary degreeThe queen of genre-hopping will deliver the 2022 commencement speech to students at New York University, also receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree, honoris causa, from the school.
Read more »
Jessica Simpson Shows Off New Vibrant Collection in This BTS Video of Her Spring 2022 Campaign Shoot - E! OnlineWe're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at Jessica Simpson's spring 2022 campaign shoot that features pieces that are playful, vibrant and embodies the 'free spirit of spring.'
Read more »
Taylor Swift, founders of Netflix and LinkedIn join 2022 commencement speakersThese celebrities, CEOs and world leaders are set to give graduation speeches for the class of 2022.
Read more »
High school football: Why Palo Alto coach Nelson Gifford stepped downPalo Alto’s Nelson Gifford won’t return for a fifth season as the football coach at his alma mater.
Read more »
Richard Williams' Son Says 'We Don't Condone Anyone Hitting Anyone' After Will Smith's Oscars SlapRichard Williams’ son spoke out on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022 ceremony, after the actor referenced Richard during his award acceptance speech.
Read more »
Taylor Swift to deliver commencement address to NYU graduates on May 18Pop superstar to be presented with an honorary doctorate in fine arts prior to speech at Yankee Stadium.
Read more »