Nicole Stottová

Nicole Passonno Stottová
Astronaut NASA
Státní příslušnostUSA
Datum narození19. listopadu 1962 (61 let)
Místo narozeníAlbany, stát New York, USA
Předchozí
zaměstnání		inženýrka
Čas ve vesmíru5252 dní
(probíhající let)
Kosmonaut od26. července 2000
MiseExpedice 20/Expedice 21
(STS-128/ISS/STS-129)
Znaky misí
Kosmonaut dodosud aktivní
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Nicole Passonno Stottová (* 19. listopadu 1962 Albany, stát New York, USA) byla původně inženýrkou, od července 2000 je americkou astronautkou, členkou oddílu astronautů NASA. V srpnu 2009 se vydala do vesmíru na několikatýdenní let na Mezinárodní vesmírnou stanici (ISS) jako členka Expedicí 20 a 21.

Život

Mládí

Narodila se v Albany ve státě New York, dětství prožila ve městě Clearwater na Floridě, zde také roku 1980 ukončila střední školu. Roku 1987 získala bakalářský titul na Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University a stala se konstruktérkou u společnosti Pratt and Whitney. O rok později přešla do Kennedyho vesmírného střediska, zde se věnovala otázkám efektivnosti přípravy raketoplánů k letům do vesmíru. Roku 1992 získala magisterský titul na University of Central Florida. V letech 1996–1998 byla přeložena do Huntington Beach v Kalifornii, zde řídila práce na příhradových konstrukcích ISS. Po návratu do Houstonu pracovala na simulátoru letu raketoplánů.[1]

Astronautka

Zúčastnila se 17. náboru astronautů NASA v letech 1997–1998, kdy se pouze dostala mezi 121 finalistů. V červenci 2000 v 18. náboru astronautů již byla úspěšná. Absolvovala všeobecnou kosmickou přípravu a získala kvalifikaci letové specialistky.[1]

V roce 2007 byla vybrána do posádky STS-128.[2] V důsledku odkladů letů raketoplánů se její let do vesmíru posunul až na rok 2009.[1] Nakonec na misi STS-128 odstartovala v raketoplánu Discovery 29. srpna 2009. Stottová byla na ISS členkou Expedice 20 a po odletu Tima Kopry přešla do Expedice 21.[3][4] Z vesmíru se vrátila s raketoplánem Atlantis, jako člen posádky STS-129. Svůj druhý vesmírný let absolvovala v posádce STS-133, čímž se stala zároveň členem poslední expediční posádky s raketoplánem Discovery.

Reference

  1. ↑ a b c IVANOV, Ivan, a kol. Космическая энциклопедия ASTROnote [online]. Moskva: rev. 2008-12-12 [cit. 2009-08-08]. Kapitola Nicole Passonno Stott. Dostupné online. (rusky) 
  2. ↑ NASA (August 2009). "STS-128 Mission Summary" (PDF).. NASA [online]. 2012-01-12 [cit. 2020-10-28]. Dostupné v archivu pořízeném z originálu dne 2009-08-23. (anglicky) 
  3. ↑ HOLUB, Aleš. MEK. Malá encyklopedie kosmonautiky [online]. Rev. 2009-09-12 [cit. 2009-11-06]. Kapitola STS-128 Discovery/F-37. Dostupné online. 
  4. ↑ STS-129 Mission Information [online]. NASA, rev. 2009-10-30 [cit. 2009-10-11]. Dostupné online. (anglicky) 

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The Expedition 20 patch symbolizes a new era in space exploration with the first six-person crew living and working onboard ISS and represents the significance of the ISS to the exploration goals of NASA and its international partners. The six gold stars signify the men and women of the crew. The astronaut symbol extends from the base of the patch to the star at the top to represent the international team, both on the ground and on orbit, that are working together to further our knowledge of living and working in space. The space station in the foreground represents where we are now and the important role it is playing towards meeting our exploration goals. The knowledge and expertise developed from these advancements will enable us to once again leave low earth orbit for the new challenges of establishing a permanent presence on the moon and then on to Mars. The blue, gray and red arcs represent our exploration goals as symbols of Earth, the moon and Mars.
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Expedition 21 will be the 21st long duration mission on-board the International Space Station (ISS) and the second to include six crew members.
  • The central element of the patch is inspired by a fractal of six, symbolizing the teamwork of the six-person crew. From the basic element of one person, together six people form a much more complex and multifaceted entity, toward the infinity of the universe. The patch shows children, on Earth in the bright Sun, as our future and the reason we explore. The Soyuz and Shuttle are the vehicles that enable human space exploration today, while the International Space Station is leading to our next goals, the moon and Mars. The patch shape has six tips, geometrically sound yet reminiscent of a leaf, representing symmetry and ecological harmony, while the six stars in deep space represent the current crew and future exploration crews.
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The STS-128 patch symbolizes the 17A mission and represents the hardware, people and partner nations that contribute to the flight. The Space Shuttle Discovery is shown in the orbit configuration with the Multi Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Leonardo in the payload bay. Earth and the International Space Station wrap around the Astronaut Office symbol reminding us of the continuous human presence in space. The names of the STS-128 crew members border the patch in an unfurled manner. Included in the names is the expedition crew member who will launch on STS-128 and remain on board ISS, replacing another Expedition crew member who will return home with STS-128. The banner also completes the Astronaut Office symbol and contains the U.S. and Swedish flags representing the countries of the STS-128 crew.
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For STS-129 the sun shines brightly on the International Space Station (ISS) above and the United States below representing the bright future of U.S. human spaceflight. The contiguous U.S., Rocky Mountains, and Great Desert Southwest are clearly visible on the earth below encompassing all the NASA centers and the homes of the many dedicated people that work to make our Space Program possible. The integrated shapes of the patch signifying the two Express Logistics Carriers that will be delivered by STS-129 providing valuable equipment ensuring the longevity of the ISS. The Space Shuttle is vividly silhouetted by the sun highlighting how brightly the Orbiters have performed as a workhorse for the U.S. Space Program over the past 3 decades. The Space Shuttle ascends on the Astronaut symbol portrayed by the Red, White and Blue swoosh bounded by the gold halo. This symbol is worn with pride by this U.S. crew representing their country on STS-129. The names of the crew members are denoted on the outer band of the patch. As STS-129 launches, the Space Shuttle is in its twilight years. This fact is juxtaposed by the 13 stars on the patch which are symbolic of our children who are the future. The Moon and Mars feature predominantly to represent just how close humankind is to reaching further exploration of those heavenly bodies and how the current Space Shuttle and ISS missions are laying the essential ground work for those future endeavors.