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Kathryn Thornton
Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton is an American scientist and former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of outdoor activity. She is Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Virginia, and is currently a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
NationalityAmerican
StatusRetired
BornAugust 17, 1952, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Other occupationPhysicist
Alma materAuburn University, B.S. 1974, University of Virginia, M.S. 1977, Ph.D. 1979
Time in space40d 15h 14m
Selection1984 NASA Group 10
MissionsSTS-33, STS-49, STS-61, STS-73

About Kathryn Thornton

Astronaut Kathryn Thornton was born in Montgomery, Alabama, United States on August 17, 1952. She's 72 years old today.

Physicist who participated in four NASA space missions. She was also the Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia.

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Kathryn Thornton before becoming famous

Kathryn Thornton was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1952 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

A NATO postdoctoral fellowship was awarded to her.

Achievement of Kathryn Thornton

She was part of the crew of a Department of Defense mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Kathryn Thornton's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Steven Thornton was her husband.

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She was a female astronaut, as was Astronaut Sally Ride.

Kathryn Thornton Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Kathryn Thornton updated on March 13 2023.