Cady Coleman — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Former NASA Astronaut with more than 180 days in space during two space shuttle missions and a six-month expedition to the International Space Station (ISS).
Global Explorer in Residence at Interplanetary Initiative at Arizona State University since 2019.
Author of 'Sharing Space: An Astronaut’s Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change,' published by Penguin.
Co-hosted Arizona State University’s Mission: Interplanetary podcast.
Serves on boards including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Greenfield Community College, and the ISS National Lab Education Advisory Group.
Holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering.

Biography

Cady Coleman is a former NASA Astronaut and a retired US Air Force Colonel, having accumulated more than 180 days in space. Her spaceflight experience includes two space shuttle missions and a six-month expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), where she served as the Lead Robotics and Lead Science officer.