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Mike Barratt
Performed first ultrasound diagnosis aboard the ISS
1.2y
Years in Space
3
Missions
2
EVAs
12h
EVA Time
What they aspire to
He hopes to apply his expertise in space medicine to enable long-duration human missions to the Moon and Mars.
Biography
Physician and aerospace medicine specialist who has flown three long-duration missions. One of NASA's most experienced flight surgeons turned astronaut.
Before NASAAerospace medicine physician who served as a NASA flight surgeon supporting Shuttle and ISS crews and helped develop the medical systems for the International Space Station before being selected as an astronaut in 2000.
Records & Firsts
Notable accomplishments by Mike Barratt
- Performed first ultrasound diagnosis aboard the ISS
Notable Missions
Expedition 19/20STS-133SpaceX Crew-8 / Expedition 70/71
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
sailingfly fishingskiing
Causes They Champion
Space medicine researchAerospace Medical Association
Languages
EnglishRussian
Awards & Honors
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- NASA Exceptional Service Medal
- Aerospace Medical Association Melbourne W. Boynton Award
Fun fact
He is board-certified in both internal medicine and aerospace medicine, and helped pioneer the protocols for long-duration space medicine on the ISS.
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