Sandra Magnus
American astronaut
1964 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut
Born
October 30, 1964
Age
~62 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
astronaut, engineer
United StatesBorn in Belleville
1964
Born in Belleville (1964-10-30)
2009
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
Present
Age ~62
About
Sandra Hall Magnus is an American engineer and a former NASA astronaut. She flew to space three times, as mission specialist on STS-112, as ISS crewmember during Expedition 18 and as mission specialist on STS-135. She is also a licensed amateur radio operator with the call sign KE5FYE. From 2012 until 2018 Magnus was the executive director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
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Who is Sandra Magnus?+
Sandra Hall Magnus is an American engineer and a former NASA astronaut. She flew to space three times, as mission specialist on STS-112, as ISS crewmember during Expedition 18 and as mission specialist on STS-135. She is also a licensed amateur radio operator with the call sign KE5FYE. From 2012 unt
What does the name Sandra mean?+
The name Sandra means "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Sandra Magnus born?+
Sandra Magnus was born on October 30, 1964.
Name Meaning
A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.
The name Sandra is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sandra — October 30, 1964
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Legend.
— anon
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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