Description: (Medical Doctor)
Laurel Clark was an accomplished American astronaut, medical doctor, and United States Navy captain. She served as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Columbia and tragically lost her life in the Columbia disaster alongside her crew members. Clark's dedication to space exploration and her contributions to NASA were recognized posthumously with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Her professional life was marked by her commitment to advancing scientific research and her bravery in pursuing missions that expanded our understanding of space.