Andy Thomas
Australian astronaut
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian astronaut
Born
December 18, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, engineer
AustraliaBorn in Adelaide
1951
Born in Adelaide (1951-12-18)
1981
AwardMedal of the Order of Australia
1998
AwardDostyk Order of grade II
1998
AwardOrder of Friendship
2000
AwardOfficer of the Order of Australia
2006
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
Present
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andy Thomas?+
Andy Thomas is Australian astronaut. Born in 1951.
What does the name Andy mean?+
The name Andy means "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is of English origin.
When was Andy Thomas born?+
Andy Thomas was born on December 18, 1951.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.
The name Andy is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Andy
Andy — December 18, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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