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Astronaut Appearance

Meet Astronaut Anna Fisher

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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Get the rare opportunity to meet a veteran NASA astronaut every day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Meet the Astronaut of the Day at any of the following opportunities:  

  • Astronaut Encounter – During these presentations, hear from the Astronaut of the Day about his or her unique experience living and working in space. Have your questions ready after the presentation. Astronaut Encounter is included with admission. 
  • Chat With An Astronaut – Enjoy a sampling of food and beverages while having a small-group conversation with the Astronaut of the Day about what it is really like to live and work in space. Chat With An Astronaut can be purchased in addition to admission. 
  • Autograph signings – get the astronaut’s autograph at The Space Shop and Shuttle Express at various times during the day. 

 See the Daily Schedule for the times for each when you arrive.

Learn more about this Astronaut of the Day below.

A headshot photo of astronaut Anna Fischer wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit and U.S. flag in background

Anna Fisher

  • Physician, Orbital Flight Test, Space Shuttle Columbia (STS 1-4

  • CAPCOM, Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-9)

  • Mission Specialist, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-51 A)

  • Deputy, Mission Development Branch, NASA Astronaut Office

  • Chief, International Space Station Branch, NASA Astronaut Office

One of NASA’s longest serving astronauts with over 36 years of service, Dr. Anna L. Fisher was instrumental in the early successes of the Space Shuttle Program and International Space Station. Her roles as physician, mission specialist, Branch Chief, crew representative, and STEM proponent have made her a pioneering leader in space exploration.

Born in New York City in 1949, Dr. Fisher grew up in San Pedro, California. She holds a bachelor’s in chemistry, a master’s in chemistry, and a Doctor in Medicine, specializing in emergency medicine. She was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1978 and served as a crew representative for the first four space shuttle missions (pre-STS-1 through 4) until her launch aboard space shuttle Discovery (STS-51 A) in 1984. During the mission, she helped deploy two satellites and conduct a space salvage operation, retrieving two satellites.

Throughout her career, Dr. Fisher supported the development of space shuttle systems and served in various leadership roles at NASA. She contributed to astronaut selection and training and played a key role in the early phases of the International Space Station (ISS), serving as Chief of the International Space Shuttle branch at the NASA Astronaut Office.

She retired in 2017 and continues to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders through motivational speaking engagements and as a goodwill ambassador for the U.S. State Department. Dr. Fisher’s honors include the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and the Lloyd’s of London Silver Medal.

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