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Renate Brümmer
Astronaut

Renate Brümmer

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Training for Germany’s Spacelab programme and researching satellite meteorology.

STS-55 support · Forecasting systems

Born
4 May 1955
Birthplace
St. Gallen

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Renate Brümmer

German meteorologist selected for astronaut training in 1987. She supported the Spacelab D2 mission from the ground but did not fly in space.

Early life

Science and teaching

Qualified as a teacher before advanced study in mathematics, physics, meteorology and oceanography. Earned her doctorate at Miami in 1986.

Career

  1. 1987

    Astronaut selection

    Joined the German team as a payload specialist.

  2. 1993

    Spacelab D2

    Served as a reserve and supported the mission from ground control.

  3. Later career

    Atmospheric research

    Returned to meteorology in Colorado.

Contributions

STS-55 support

Worked with the Spacelab D2 team.

Forecasting systems

Worked on satellite research and internet-based forecasting interfaces.

Beyond work

Aviation

Held a private pilot’s licence before entering astronaut training.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: NASA/Johnson Space Center. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.