Jessica Meir
Swedish-American marine biologist and astronaut of paternal Iraqi-Jewish descent
1977 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish-American marine biologist and astronaut of paternal Iraqi-Jewish descent
Born
July 1, 1977
Age
~49 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, university teacher, aircraft pilot
Sweden
1977
Born (1977-07-01)
2020
Awardhonorary doctor of Luleå University of Technology
2022
AwardMaine Women's Hall of Fame
Present
Age ~49
About
Jessica Ulrika Meir is a Swedish American marine biologist, physiologist, and NASA astronaut. She was previously an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, following postdoctoral research in comparative physiology at the University of British Columbia. She has studied the diving physiology and behavior of emperor penguins in Antarctica, and the physiology of bar-headed geese, which are able to migrate over the Himalayas. In September 2002, Meir served as an aquanaut on the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations 4 crew. In 2013, she was selected by NASA to Astronaut Group 21. In 2016, Meir participated in ESA CAVES, a training course in which international astronauts train in a space-analogue cave environment. Meir launched on September 25, 2019, to the ISS onboard Soyuz MS-15, where she served as a flight engineer during Expedition 61 and 62. On October 18, 2019, Meir and Christina Koch were the first women to participate in an all-female spacewalk.
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Who is Jessica Meir?+
Jessica Ulrika Meir is a Swedish American marine biologist, physiologist, and NASA astronaut. She was previously an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, following postdoctoral research in comparative physiology at the University of Brit
What does the name Jessica mean?+
The name Jessica means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.". It is of English origin.
When was Jessica Meir born?+
Jessica Meir was born on July 1, 1977.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.
The name Jessica is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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