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- Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton (born August 17, 1952) is an American scientist and a former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of extravehicular activity.
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Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton (born August 17, 1952) is an American scientist and a former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of extravehicular activity. [1]
Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton (born August 17, 1952) is an American scientist and a former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of extravehicular activity.
Oct 8, 2021 · We meet Dr. Kathryn Thornton, former NASA astronaut and current Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Mar 27, 2024 · Former astronaut and physicist, Kathryn C. Thornton, (left), poses with her daughter, Carol Hood, associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences, and a young NASA fan. Thornton spoke about teamwork dynamics, as well.
Dr. Kathryn Thornton is a Director Emeritus of Space Foundation’s Board of Directors having joined the organization in 2010 and serving in various capacities including as Chairwoman from 2020-2022.
KATHRYN C. THORNTON (PH.D.) NASA ASTRONAUT (FORMER) PERSONAL DATA: Born August 17, 1952, in Montgomery, Alabama. Married to Stephen T. Thornton, Ph.D., of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She has two stepsons and three daughters. She enjoys scuba diving and skiing. Her parents, Mr. William C. Cordell and Mrs. Elsie Cordell, are deceased.
Thornton was a mission specialist on the crew of STS-33, which launched at night from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in 1989 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. In 1992 on her second flight, Thornton served on the crew of STS-49 on board the maiden flight of the new Space Shuttle Endeavour.