Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper
American naval officer and NASA astronaut
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Summary
Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper was born on February 7, 1963[1], in Saint Paul[2]. She has worked as a naval officer[3], astronaut[4], engineer[5], and hydronaut[6].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[8]
- Educated at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[9], Cretin-Derham Hall High School[10]
- Award received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[11], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[12], Order of Princess Olga, 3rd class[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Military branch: United States Navy[15]
- Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 16[16]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[17]
- Family name: Stefanyshyn-Piper[18]
- Given name: Heidemarie[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Name in native language: Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper[21]
- Time in space: 39816.2 minutes[22]
- Member of the crew of: STS-115[23], STS-126[24]
FAQs
Where was Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper born?
Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper's place of birth was Saint Paul[2].
What did Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper do for work?
Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper worked as a naval officer[3], astronaut[4], engineer[5], and hydronaut[6].
Where did Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper go to school?
Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[9] and Cretin-Derham Hall High School[10].
What awards did Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[11], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[12], and Order of Princess Olga, 3rd class[13].