Mae Jemison
American doctor and NASA astronaut
1956 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American doctor and NASA astronaut
Born
October 17, 1956
Age
~70 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, astronaut, physician
United StatesBorn in Decatur
1956
Born in Decatur (1956-10-17)
1993
AwardNational Women's Hall of Fame
2004
AwardInternational Space Hall of Fame
2005
AwardRachel Carson Award
2015
AwardElizabeth Blackwell Medal
2021
AwardFellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
About
Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African-American woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. Jemison joined NASA's astronaut corps in 1987 and was selected to serve for the STS-47 mission, during which the Endeavour orbited the Earth for nearly eight days on September 12–20, 1992.
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Who is Mae Jemison?+
Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African-American woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. Jemison joined NASA's astronaut corps in 1987 and was selected to serv
What does the name Mae mean?+
The name Mae means "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is of English origin.
When was Mae Jemison born?+
Mae Jemison was born on October 17, 1956.
Name Meaning
Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).
The name Mae is of English origin, meaning "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mae — October 17, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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— an admirer
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— someone far away
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