Tamara Elizabeth Jernigan, born May 7, 1959 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a veteran of 5 space shuttle flights.
Her first flight was on board Columbia (STS-40) in June 1991 as mission specialist. It was the first flight to have 3 female astronauts.
Her second mission was also on Columbia (STS-52) in October-November 1992. On this mission, ashes of Gene Roddenberry were carried during the flight.
Jernigan's third flight was on Endeavour (STS-67) in March 1995. At just over 16 1/2 days, it was Endeavour's longest flight.
Her fourth mission was back on Columbia (STS-80) in December 1996. At just over 17 1/2 days, it was the longest shuttle flight ever.
Her fifth and final flight was on board Discovery (STS-96) May-June 1999. It was the first space shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
She retired from NASA in 2001 and is married to fellow ex-astronaut Peter Wisoff.
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