Date of Birth: May 30, 1963
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Helen Patricia Sharman is a British chemist and astronaut. She was born in Sheffield, England, and became the first British astronaut to travel to space when she flew aboard the Soviet Soyuz TM-12 mission in May 1991. Sharman’s journey to space was part of the Project Juno, a private British space programme. Before becoming an astronaut, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Sheffield and a PhD from Birkbeck, University of London. Sharman worked as an engineer for GEC and later as a chemist for Mars Incorporated, where she worked on the flavoring of chocolate. After returning from space, she has been involved in various educational and scientific outreach programs, inspiring countless young people to pursue careers in science and technology.
5 Interesting Facts about Helen Sharman
1. Helen Sharman became the first Briton in space on May 18, 1991.
2. She was one of the 13,000 applicants who responded to a radio advertisement asking for applicants to be the first British astronaut.
3. Sharman holds a PhD in chemistry, focusing on the properties of carbon-based materials.
4. She was awarded an OBE in 1993 and later a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 2018 for her services to science and technology outreach.
5. Helen Sharman is an advocate for women in STEM and regularly gives talks and lectures to inspire the next generation of scientists.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Helen Sharman
1. “The view of Earth is absolutely spectacular.”
2. “When you look at the stars and the universe, you feel so, so small.”
3. “I saw the sun rise and set 16 times a day, which was just incredible.”
4. “Being an astronaut was a dream come true, but it was also about hard work and perseverance.”
5. “Science is for everyone, and you don’t need to be a genius to contribute to it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Helen Sharman’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Helen Sharman has not publicly disclosed information about having children.
Relevant Links
1. [Helen Sharman – Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Helen-Sharman
2. [Helen Sharman – Royal Society](https://royalsociety.org/people/helen-sharman-25301/
3. [Helen Sharman – BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57079346
