Birthdate: October 7, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Parkers Prairie
Karen L. Nyberg is a distinguished American mechanical engineer and former NASA astronaut who achieved the milestone of being the 50th woman to travel to space during her inaugural mission in 2008. Nyberg, who holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, commenced her space exploration journey in 1991. Over the course of her career, she spent a cumulative 180 days in space, fulfilling roles as a mission specialist on STS-124 and a flight engineer on Soyuz TMA-09M in 2008 and 2013, respectively. Nyberg’s substantial contributions to space exploration have left a lasting impact and serve as a source of inspiration.
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