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Patricia Robertson
Astronaut

Patricia Robertson

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Physician and NASA astronaut selected in 1998

Exercise research · Expedition 2

Born
12 March 1963
Birthplace
Indiana
Died
24 May 2001

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Patricia Robertson

Patricia Robertson brought family medicine, space-medicine research and piloting experience to NASA’s astronaut corps. Her career was cut short before she flew a space mission.

Early life

Medical training

Studied biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania before specialising in family and aerospace medicine.

Career

  1. 1995

    Space-medicine fellowship

    Began training with the University of Texas Medical Branch and NASA.

  2. 1997

    Flight medicine

    Joined the Johnson Space Center clinic.

  3. 1998

    Astronaut selection

    Entered NASA’s training programme.

Contributions

Exercise research

Studied countermeasures for the physical effects of spaceflight.

Expedition 2

Served as a crew-support astronaut.

Beyond work

Flying

An aerobatic pilot and flight instructor, she enjoyed flying with her husband Scott.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: NASA. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.