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ELITEActiveNASANASA·🇺🇸 United States·Born 1979
Anne McClain
U.
1.0y
Years in Space
2
Missions
4
EVAs
27h
EVA Time
I have wanted to be an astronaut since I was 3 or 4 years old.
Inspirations
What they aspire to
She aspires to walk on the Moon as part of the Artemis program and to advance women's leadership in spaceflight.
Biography
U.S. Army aviator and West Point graduate who served as a flight engineer on Expedition 58/59. Returned as commander of SpaceX Crew-10.
Before NASAU.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and test pilot who flew over 800 combat hours in Iraq before being selected by NASA in 2013.
Mission Timeline
- Commander
SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance
SpaceX Crew-10 / Expedition 72/73
Launch: Mar 14, 2025Landing: Aug 9, 2025Duration: 148 days
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
rugbyweightliftingrunning
Causes They Champion
Women in STEMVeterans advocacy
Languages
EnglishRussian
Awards & Honors
- Bronze Star Medal
- Air Medal
- NASA Spaceflight Medal
Fun fact
She was a member of the U.S. Women's National Rugby Team and competed in the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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