Grace Roman
American astronomer and principal in the Hubble Space Telescope project (1925-2018)
1925 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronomer and principal in the Hubble Space Telescope project (1925-2018)
Born
May 16, 1925
Died
2018 (age ~93)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer
United StatesBorn in NashvilleDied in Germantown
1925
Born in Nashville (1925-05-16)
1946
EducationStudied at University of Chicago (1946–1949)
1962
AwardFederal Woman's Award
1969
AwardNASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
2018
Died in Germantown
2020
AwardMaryland Women's Hall of Fame
About
Nancy Grace Roman was an American astronomer who made important contributions to stellar classification and stellar motions. The first female executive at NASA, Roman served as NASA's first Chief of Astronomy throughout the 1960s and 1970s, establishing her as one of the "visionary founders of the US civilian space program".
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Who is Grace Roman?+
Nancy Grace Roman was an American astronomer who made important contributions to stellar classification and stellar motions. The first female executive at NASA, Roman served as NASA's first Chief of Astronomy throughout the 1960s and 1970s, establishing her as one of the "visionary founders of the U
What does the name Grace mean?+
The name Grace means "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is of English origin.
When was Grace Roman born?+
Grace Roman was born on May 16, 1925.
When did Grace Roman die?+
Grace Roman died in 2018, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.
The name Grace is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Grace — May 16, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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— an admirer
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