Laurel Clark
1961–2003 (age 42)
NASA astronaut
Biography
Laurel Clark embodied courage and curiosity as a NASA astronaut and physician, contributing to space medicine research aboard the space shuttle Columbia. Her commitment to scientific discovery inspired countless young scientists and explorers.
Clark’s service touched the medical community, the military, and the space program, and her legacy endures in the hearts of those who continue to reach for the stars. She remains a symbol of bravery and dedication to the advancement of human knowledge.