Nuclear physicist Kathryn Thornton became the first woman to fly on a military space mission aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Thornton, who was born in Montgomery and graduated from Auburn University, flew four missions and logged more than 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of extravehicular activity.Nov 22, 2017
What is Kathryn Thornton famous for?
Place of birth: Montgomery, Alabama
How old is Kathryn?
69 years (August 17, 1952) Kathryn C. Thornton/Age
Is Kathryn Thornton still alive?
Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton (born August 17, 1952) is an American scientist and a former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21 hours of extravehicular activity.
When was Kathryn Thornton born?
August 17, 1952 (age 69 years) Kathryn C. Thornton/Date of birth Kathryn Thornton at the Space Foundation Thornton was born in Montgomery, Montgomery County, on August 17, 1952, to William and Elsie Cordell, restaurant owners; she was one of six children.