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Karen LuJean Nyberg (born October 7, 1969) is an American mechanical engineer and retired NASA astronaut. Nyberg became the 50th woman in space on her first mission in 2008. Nyberg holds a Ph.D in mechanical engineering.
Learn about Karen Nyberg's career as a NASA astronaut, her art projects in space, and her passion for conservation and sustainability. See her fabric collections, quilt patterns, photo gallery, and speaking topics.
Mar 31, 2020 · Karen Nyberg, who flew on two space shuttle missions and spent 180 days in space, is leaving NASA after nearly 30 years. She worked as an engineer, a crew support astronaut, and a flight engineer on the International Space Station.
Jul 28, 2006 · NAME: Karen L. Nyberg (Ph.D.) NASA Astronaut (Mission Specialist) PERSONALDATA: Born onOctober 7, 1969 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Her hometown is Vining, Minnesota. Recreational interests...
Karen Nyberg, the 50th woman to go to space, shares her experiences and insights from zero gravity. She reveals how she looked down on her son from the International Space Station and realized something profound about life and love.
Learn about Karen Nyberg, a former NASA astronaut who sewed and created art in space. See her projects, such as the Astronomical Quilt Block Challenge and her textile portraits of family and friends.
Jun 8, 2013 · WASHINGTON – NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, a Vining, Minn., native who is making final preparations for a launch to the International Space Station, will be available for live satellite interviews from 7- 8 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 9.
