Zena Cardman
Zena Cardman was selected by NASA as a member of the 2017 “Turtles” Astronaut Class. The Virginia native holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a Master’s of Science in Marine Sciences from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her research focused primarily on geobiology and geochemical cycling in subsurface environments, from caves to deep sea sediments. Cardman’s experience includes multiple Antarctic expeditions.
Identity
- Full Name
- Zena Cardman
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- zena-cardman
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- Creation Time
- 8/15/2025, 1:31:05 PM
- Updated Time
- 4/5/2026, 10:16:15 PM
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- Biography
- Zena Cardman was selected by NASA as a member of the 2017 “Turtles” Astronaut Class. The Virginia native holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a Master’s of Science in Marine Sciences from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her research focused primarily on geobiology and geochemical cycling in subsurface environments, from caves to deep sea sediments. Cardman’s experience includes multiple Antarctic expeditions.
- Birth Date
- 1987-10-26
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- Gender
- female
- In Space
- Yes
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- Nationalities
- US