Occupation: Astrophysicist & Professor of Astronomy

Year born: 1977

Research Areas: Exoplanets

"I found the opportunity to find planets orbiting other stars irresistible. Once I learned that this was a viable career path, I immediately hopped on board."

Occupation: Astrophysicist

Year born: 1969

Research Areas: Black Holes, Elliptical Galaxies, X-ray Emission, Data Archives

Occupation: Professor of Astronomy

Year born: 1941

Occupation: Mathematician and Human Computer

Year born: 1910

Research Areas: Computer Programming

Occupation: Cosmonaut

Year born: 1942

Research Areas: Medicine, Spaceflight

"We can fly to Mars."

Occupation: Astronaut, Pilot and Engineer

Year born: 1977

Research Areas: Mechanical Engineering, Aviation, Aeronautics

Occupation: Astronaut

Year born: 1983

Research Areas: Aviation

Occupation: Astronaut

Year born: 1956

Research Areas: Chemical Engineering, Medicine

Occupation: Astronomer & Former President of the International Astronomical Union

Year born: 1940

Research Areas: Nebulae & Star Birth

Occupation: Director of Office of Astronomy for Development

Year born: c. 1981

Research Areas: Nuclear Physics, Astronomy, Sustainable Development