Jessica Meir

Jessica Meir is an American biologist and NASA astronaut, best known for her research on the physiology of living organisms in extreme environments. She gained prominence for her work studying how marine life, specifically sea stars, adapt to changes in their surroundings. In 2019, she participated in an all-female spacewalk aboard the International Space Station, which highlighted women's contributions to science and exploration. Meir has also conducted experiments related to human health in space, making significant contributions to our understanding of life beyond Earth and its implications for future missions to Mars and beyond.