
American astronaut
1967 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut
Born
June 4, 1967
Age
~59 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, engineer
1967
Born in Killeen (1967-06-04)
2017
PositionISS Expedition commander (2017–2017)
Present
Age ~59
About
Robert Shane Kimbrough is a retired United States Army officer and NASA astronaut. He was part of the first group of candidates selected for NASA astronaut training following the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Kimbrough is a veteran of three spaceflights, the first being a Space Shuttle flight, and the second being a six-month mission to the ISS on board a Russian Soyuz craft. He was the commander of the International Space Station for Expedition 50, and returned to Earth in April 2017. He is married to the former Robbie Lynn Nickels.
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Robert Shane Kimbrough is a retired United States Army officer and NASA astronaut. He was part of the first group of candidates selected for NASA astronaut training following the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Kimbrough is a veteran of three spaceflights, the first being a Space Shuttle flight, an
The name Shane means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is of English origin.
Shane Kimbrough was born on June 4, 1967.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.
The name Shane is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Shane
Shane — June 4, 1967
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
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