1. A Promising NASA Career
Before the scandal, Lisa Nowak was the embodiment of NASA excellence. As a naval aviator and accomplished engineer, she was chosen by NASA in 1996, joining a select group of elite astronauts. Her crowning achievement came in 2006, when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery as a mission specialist. Nowak’s technical skill and professionalism made her a respected role model in the close-knit space community.
