Jessica Ulrika Meir (IPA: / mɪər /; meer; [2] born July 1, 1977) is an American NASA astronaut, marine biologist, and physiologist. She was previously an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard …

Dec 19, 2025 · Meir will serve as spacecraft commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission, set to launch no earlier than Feb. 15, 2026, to the International Space Station for a long-duration science …

Dec 30, 2025 · A first-generation American who was born in Caribou and graduated from Caribou High School in 1995, Meir became a NASA astronaut in 2013.

Jessica Meir (born July 1, 1977, Caribou, Maine, U.S.) is an American astronaut and scientist. In 2020, Meir was chosen to be one of the 18 astronauts in the Artemis program.

Jessica Ulrika Meir is an American NASA astronaut, marine biologist, and physiologist. She was previously an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medica...

Dec 30, 2025 · Local & State News Mainer Jessica Meir will lead mission to the International Space Station The astronaut, who grew up in Caribou, spent 205 days in space during her first spaceflight. …

As an astronaut and a marine biologist, Dr. Meir’s research into the impact of extreme environments has brought her to the depths of the Antarctic and the heights of space.

3 days ago · The name Meir is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means One Who Shines. Click through to find out more information about the name Meir on BabyNames.com.

The Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation (MEIR) Course is post-graduate level instruction concerning the biomedical consequences of radiation exposure, how the effects can be reduced, and how to …

Meir is a male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "One Who Shines." It is derived from the Hebrew word "מֵאִיר" and is often Germanized as Maier, Mayer, or Meyer, among other variations.