| Birth Day | February 9, 1960 |
| Birth Place | Mount Ayre, IA |
| Age | 64 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
On Expedition 16, she became the first female commander of the International Space Station.
She earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry.
She served on Expedition 5 and Expedition 16.
She married Clarence Sams.
She achieved a first for women, as did Astronaut Sally Ride.
