Katherine Megan MacArthur Astronaut Date of Birth: 30.08.1971 Country: USA

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Biography of Megan MacArthur

Birth and Education: Megan MacArthur was born on August 30, 1971, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. She attended St. Francis High School in Mount View, California and graduated in 1989. She then pursued her bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, graduating in 1993. Later, she earned her doctoral degree in Oceanography from the University of California through external studies.

Work:

MacArthur has been actively involved in the field of oceanography. She has worked at the Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla, California, USA.

Space Activities:

In July 2000, Megan MacArthur joined NASA's astronaut corps as part of the 18th group of astronauts. She has been a NASA astronaut since then and has contributed to various space missions and programs.