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Astronaut Profile
Christina Koch
Mission Specialist
Christina Koch flew on Artemis II and became one of the first humans to travel toward the Moon since Apollo.
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Biography
The person behind the mission
Christina Koch is a NASA astronaut and engineer who set the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. She flew on Artemis II as NASA prepared to return humans to the Moon.
Astronaut Details
Born
January 29, 1979
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Role
Mission Specialist
Program
Artemis
Status
Active
Time in Space
328 days
Spacewalk Time
42 hours, 15 minutes
Recognition
Awards & Honors
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- NASA Space Flight Medal