Arlene Resnik
American engineer and astronaut (1949–1986)
1949 — 1986
Quick Facts
Profession
American engineer and astronaut (1949–1986)
Born
April 5, 1949
Died
1986 (age ~37)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, engineer
United StatesBorn in AkronDied in Cape Canaveral
1949
Born in Akron (1949-04-05)
1984
AwardOhio Women's Hall of Fame
1986
Died in Cape Canaveral
1986
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
About
Judith Arlene Resnik was an American electrical engineer, software engineer, biomedical engineer, pilot and NASA astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. She was the fourth woman, the second American woman and the first Jewish woman of any nationality to fly in space, logging 145 hours in orbit.
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Who is Arlene Resnik?+
Judith Arlene Resnik was an American electrical engineer, software engineer, biomedical engineer, pilot and NASA astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. She was the fourth woman, the second American woman and the first Jewish woman of any nationality to fly in space, logging 145
What does the name Arlene mean?+
The name Arlene means "A female given name originating as a coinage.. Etymology: A nineteenth-century coinage probably based on similar-sounding names such as Charlene and Arlette.". It is of English origin.
When was Arlene Resnik born?+
Arlene Resnik was born on April 5, 1949.
When did Arlene Resnik die?+
Arlene Resnik died in 1986, at approximately 37 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name originating as a coinage.. Etymology: A nineteenth-century coinage probably based on similar-sounding names such as Charlene and Arlette.
The name Arlene is of English origin, meaning "A female given name originating as a coinage.. Etymology: A nineteenth-century coinage probably based on similar-sounding names such as Charlene and Arlette.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Arlene — April 5, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
The world is a little different because you existed.
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