Kathryn Sullivan (NASA Photo S84-37982)

 

 

 

Kathryn  D.  Sullivan

 

Date of Birth

October 3, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey

Childhood / Family

Her Parents reside in Cupertino, California

Marital Status - Single

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Earth Science, Doctoral in Geology, Awarded Honorary Degrees

Occupation

Dr. Sullivan was appointed by President Reagan to the National Commission on Space, she is also a member of the Geological Society of America, the Explorers Club, the Society of Woman Geographers, and the Sierra Club 

Military Service / Civilian

Dr. Sullivan is a oceanographer officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve, currently holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander

Space Training / Specialty

Mission Specialist

Contribution to Space Travel

First American female space walker in October, 1984

Space Missions

STS – 41G, STS – 31, STS - 45

Outside Activities

She enjoys flying, squash, bicycling, backpacking, and reading

Interesting Fact(s)

 

Status

She currently serves as president and CEO, center of Science and Industry, Columbus, Ohio

Images

            

Links

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/sullivan-kd.html
http://www.ohiovalley.k12.oh.us/Resources/Flight/DKS.htm

http://www.iwasm.org/airspace/bios/sulliv.htm

http://www.space-explorers.org/bios/sullivan.html

http://www.spacefame.org/sullivan.html

http://www.astronautix.com/astros/sullivan.htm

 

 

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