Karen Nyberg

Karen LuJean Nyberg is an American mechanical engineer and retired NASA astronaut. Nyberg became the 50th woman in space on her first mission in 2008. Nyberg started her space career in 1991 and spent a total of 180 days in space in 2008 and 2013.

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Astronaut-artist Karen Nyberg unveils quilt portraits of first women to fly in space

Space and Dinos! NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg designs "Dinos in space" clothing line [Giveaway]