When and where was Christina Koch born?
Christina Hammock Koch was born on the 29th of January 1979 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her family moved to Jacksonville, North Carolina, where she spent her childhood years.
Questions about Christina Koch
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What education did Christina Koch complete before joining NASA?
She earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering and physics by 2001 from North Carolina State University. She also obtained a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering in 2002 and graduated from the NASA Academy program at the Goddard Space Flight Center in 2001.
How long did Christina Koch stay in space during her first mission?
Christina Koch returned to Earth on February 6 after spending 328 days total time in orbit. This duration exceeded Peggy Whitson's previous record of 289 days by nearly four weeks.
Who performed the first all-female spacewalk with Christina Koch?
On the 18th of October 2019, Christina Koch performed the first all-female spacewalk with Jessica Meir. They worked outside the station to replace a down power control unit.
When will Christina Koch fly around the Moon as part of Artemis II?
On the 3rd of April 2023, she was announced as a mission specialist for the Artemis II flight which plans to fly around the Moon in mid to late 2026. The spacecraft will travel 6,400 miles beyond the Moon's far side before returning to Earth.