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Michael Barratt, born on April 16, 1959 in Vancouver, Washington, United States, is an astronaut and physician. Michael Barratt is 67 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Camas High School and University of Washington. Listed accolades include Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration", NASA Distinguished Service Medal (2009) and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2024).
My Take
Michael Barratt is the rare person who earns my admiration twice over. A physician trained in internal and aerospace medicine, he first looked after astronauts' bodies as a NASA flight surgeon before flying to space himself. That progression gives his work an authority few can match. He helped build the very medical systems that keep humans alive aboard the International Space Station, which means he designed the safety net before stepping onto it. Still being honored with fellowships in his sixties tells me his curiosity never cooled, and I find that lifelong drive genuinely inspiring.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Barratt
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・バラット
- Reading
- まいける・ばらっと
- Born
- April 16, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- astronaut / physician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Camas High School
- University
- University of Washington
Awards & achievements
- Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
- 2009 NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- 2024 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Barratt%20(astronaut)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%90%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%20(%E5%AE%87%E5%AE%99%E9%A3%9B%E8%A1%8C%E5%A3%AB)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440251
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Barratt born?
Born April 16, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Michael Barratt from?
Michael Barratt is from Vancouver, Washington, United States.
What does Michael Barratt do?
Michael Barratt works as astronaut, physician.
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