Loral O'Hara's International Space Station Interview
Dates
- Creation: 2024-01-03
Summary
An interview between Purdue University students and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara (MSAAE '09) during her Expedition 70 mission on the International Space Station (ISS). O'Hara answers questions about her experiences on the ISS, work and research, and advice for students interested in becoming astronauts.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by Purdue University. Contact Purdue Archives and Special Collections if interested in reproducing this material.
Biographical / Historical
Loral Ashley O’Hara was born on May 3, 1983, in Houston Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Kanas (05) and her Master of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Purdue University (09). Prior to working at NASA, O’Hara worked at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in their engineering department. While she was at Woods, O’Hara's main responsibilities were with designing underwater and research submersibles and robotics. In 2017, O’Hara was inducted into NASA 22nd astronaut class. On September 15, 2023, she boarded the International Space Station as part of the Soyuz MS-24 mission.
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection materials transferred from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics via Alan Cesar on January 23, 2024.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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