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Tracy C. Dyson
Chemist and veteran astronaut of three spaceflights, including a long-duration ISS stay launched on Soyuz MS-25.
350d
Days in Space
3
Missions
5
EVAs
32h
EVA Time
What they aspire to
She hopes to mentor the next generation of astronauts and to advance ISS science that enables exploration beyond low Earth orbit.
Biography
Chemist and veteran astronaut of three spaceflights, including a long-duration ISS stay launched on Soyuz MS-25. Returned to Earth in September 2024.
Before NASAChemist with a PhD from the University of California, Davis who conducted surface chemistry research before being selected by NASA in 1998.
Notable Missions
STS-118Expedition 23/24Soyuz MS-25 / Expedition 70/71
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
singingweightliftingrunning
Causes They Champion
STEM educationMusic education
Languages
EnglishRussian
Awards & Honors
- NASA Spaceflight Medal
- NASA Exceptional Service Medal
- Russian Federation Medal for Merit in Space Exploration
Fun fact
An accomplished vocalist, she sang the U.S. national anthem live from the ISS and has performed publicly with rock bands on Earth.
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