Catherine Coleman
American astronaut, chemist, United States Air Force officer
1960 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut, chemist, United States Air Force officer
Born
December 14, 1960
Age
~66 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
astronaut, scientist, engineer
United StatesBorn in Charleston
1960
Born in Charleston (1960-12-14)
Present
Age ~66
About
Catherine Grace "Cady" Coleman is an American chemist, engineer, former United States Air Force colonel, and retired NASA astronaut. She is a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions, and departed the International Space Station on May 23, 2011, as a crew member of Expedition 27 after logging 159 days in space.
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Who is Catherine Coleman?+
Catherine Grace "Cady" Coleman is an American chemist, engineer, former United States Air Force colonel, and retired NASA astronaut. She is a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions, and departed the International Space Station on May 23, 2011, as a crew member of Expedition 27 after logging 159 days
What does the name Catherine mean?+
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Catherine Coleman born?+
Catherine Coleman was born on December 14, 1960.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Catherine is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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Catherine — December 14, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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The field isn't the same without you in it.
— a colleague
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
Respect.
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