Shannon Walker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shannon Walker
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Jun 4, 1965(1965-06-04)
Age	59
Birthplace	Houston
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Gemini

Shannon Walker Biography

Shannon Walker is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on June 4, 1965 in Houston, Texas, United States. Scientist, who served as the Flight Engineer for International Space Station Expedition 25.

She as well as singer She and singer Janis Joplin share the same home state. are from the same state.

Shannon Walker (born 4 June 1965 in Houston, Texas) is an American physicist and a NASA astronaut selected in 2004, she launched on her first mission into space on 25 June 2010 onboard Soyuz TMA-19 and has currently logged 163 days in space over one long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Walker began her professional career with the Rockwell Space Operations Company at the Johnson Space Center in 1987 as a robotics flight controller for the Space Shuttle Program. She worked several Space Shuttle missions as a flight controller in the Mission Control Center, including STS-27, STS-32, STS-51, STS-56, STS-60, STS-61, and STS-66.

She was married to another astronaut, Andy Thomas.

Shannon Walker Net Worth

Shannon Walker is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shannon Walker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She earned her PhD from Rice University in 1993.

She was in charge of the underwater exploration mission of NEEMO 15. mission.

Walker was born on 4 June 1965 in Houston, Texas and attended Westbury High School in Houston until 1983.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Shannon Walker Dating?

According to our records, Shannon Walker married to Andy Thomas. As of December 1, 2023, Shannon Walker’s is not dating anyone.

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Walker was selected by NASA as an Astronaut Candidate in May 2004. In February 2006 she completed Astronaut Candidate Training that included scientific and technical briefings, intensive instruction in Shuttle and International Space Station systems, physiological training, T-38 flight training, and water and wilderness survival training. Completion of this initial training qualifies her for various technical assignments within the Astronaut Office and future flight assignment as a mission specialist.

Facts & Trivia

Shannon Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shannon Walker celebrates birthday on June 4 of every year.

Upon the departure of the crew of Soyuz TMA-18 on 25 September 2010, Walker and her two crewmates became part of Expedition 25, they were soon joined by the three crew members onboard Soyuz TMA-01M. On November 26, 2010, Walker, Wheelock and Yurchikin departed the ISS onboard Soyuz TMA-19 and began their return home. The three space travellers returned to Earth at 04:46 UTC on November 26, 2010, 78 km from Arkalyk, Kazakhstan.

Is Shannon Walker in space now?

In 2010, she served as Flight Engineer for Expedition 24/25, a long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station that lasted 163 days. Walker most recently served as Mission Specialist on the on the Crew-1 SpaceX Crew Dragon, named Resilience, which landed May 2, 2021.

How old is Shannon Walker?

57 years (June 4, 1965)

Who does Shannon Walker work for?

NASA

Where was Shannon Walker born?

Houston, TX

Who is Shannon Walker's husband?

Andy Thomas