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Dr. Rosemary Coogan: Inspiring Future Minds at NASA

2/20/2025

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Northern Ireland's trailblazing astronaut, Dr. Rosemary Coogan, is deep into her six-month training at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Passionate about the burgeoning commercial space industry, she highlights the vital role of space research in improving life on Earth. Dr. Coogan is determined to ignite the spark of curiosity in young minds at the Northern Ireland Science Festival, all while tackling the pressing issue of space debris.

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Northern Ireland's trailblazing astronaut, Dr. Rosemary Coogan, is deep into her six-month training at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Passionate about the burgeoning commercial space industry, she highlights the vital role of space research in improving life on Earth. Dr. Coogan is determined to ignite the spark of curiosity in young minds at the Northern Ireland Science Festival, all while tackling the pressing issue of space debris.