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MISSION COMPLETE

A remarkable journey beyond Earth — celebrating every mission, milestone, and moment in space.

Time in Space :

Days, Hours, Minutes

Spacewalks (EVAs) :

Totaling Hours,

STS-131, April 5-20, ( 2010)

Anderson launched and returned aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, spending over 15 days on a resupply mission to the International Space Station.

The mission brought a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) of supplies to attach to ISS and he performed 3 more spacewalks, all with crewmate Rick Mastracchio.

STS-117 / ISS Expeditions 15 & 16 (2001)

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station. His mission included multiple spacewalks and critical station assembly operations.

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station.

STS-117 / ISS Expeditions 15 & 16 (2002)

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station. His mission included multiple spacewalks and critical station assembly operations.

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station.

NEEMO 5, June 16-29, (2003)

NEEMO 5 was the fifth mission in NASA’s Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) project, an underwater analog for spaceflight, where astronauts and scientists lived in the Aquarius habitat off Florida for 14 days to train for space missions by simulating space conditions like confinement and spacewalks (Extravehicular Activities or EVAs).

This early NEEMO mission, conducted in the Aquarius Reef Base near Key Largo, Florida, tested crew procedures, equipment, and human adaptation in a hostile environment, laying groundwork for future exploration by simulating long-duration space travel. The NEEMO 5 crew included astronauts Peggy Whitson, Garrett Reisman, Anderson and Scientist Emma Hwang, along with Habitat Technicians Ryan Snow and James Talacek.

STS-117 / ISS Expeditions 15 & 16 (2004)

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station. His mission included multiple spacewalks and critical station assembly operations.

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station.

Expedition 16

STS-117 / ISS Expeditions 15 & 16 (2005)

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station. His mission included multiple spacewalks and critical station assembly operations.

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station.

STS-117 / ISS Expeditions 15 & 16 (2006)

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station. His mission included multiple spacewalks and critical station assembly operations.

Anderson launched aboard Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station.

STS-117/120, ISS Expedition 15/16, June 8-November 7, (2007)

Anderson launched aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis and spent over five months living and working aboard the International Space Station as a member of the 15th and 16th station expeditions. His mission included 3 spacewalks, serving as the station Science and Crew Medical Officers, performing critical station assembly operations and station science experiments.

Anderson also flew the CanadArm2 and flew in Soyuz TMA10 as the station crew moved her to a new docking port, anticipating the arrival of a new station crew. He returned to Earth with the crew of STS-120.

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CLAYTON C. ANDERSON

NASA Astronaut ()

Born in Omaha and raised in Ashland, Nebraska, Clayton C. Anderson’s journey to space is a story of perseverance and purpose. After 30 years with NASA, 15 as an aerospace engineer and 15 as an astronaut, his career included two spaceflights and six spacewalks, Clay now dedicates his time to inspiring students, educators, and dreamers around the world.

A sought after speaker, adjunct Professor (Iowa State University), and award-winning author, he shares lessons on teamwork, leadership, and resilience drawn from a career beyond the thermosphere!

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Igniting curiosity and ambition in the next generation to reach beyond the stars.

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Thank you so much for all that you did to make Spring Break at Space Center Houston so special. Your presence gave our guests an extraordinary experience and they had nothing but praise for you! Admissions were quite high and you certainly contributed to the success of the day.

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We hired Clay Anderson to speak to a group of 200 BP new hire employees. Clay presented material from his career at NASA, addressing the value of personal and institutional courage and effectively relating the technical challenges faced by NASA and BP. He is articulate, enthusiastic, and thoroughly entertaining. He tailors his message to his […]

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I really enjoyed this speaker! He seemed excited to share all his stories. Loved how he quickly asked us questions and turned his talk into a discussion. Would love to go to his museum!

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Ainsley

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Loved this speaker! He was very personable and his story is definitely one of a kind. His lessons on perseverance are impactful for any aspiring leader, no matter what field of study.

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Creighton University Student

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Thank you for what you do. And not for being an astronaut (although that’s cool). Thank you for being an inspiration not only to those who aspire to be you, but to those you just inspire.

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