June 04

Louis Reichardt, born in 1942, is an American neuroscientist and renowned high-altitude mountaineer. He was part of the first American team to summit K2 in 1978, marking a milestone in Himalayan climbing. Reichardt also achieved notable ascents of Everest and Lhotse, contributing to advancements in expedition physiology. As a scientist, he served as president of the Society for Neuroscience and led cutting-edge brain research. He has published extensively on both neurological science and his experiences in extreme environments. Reichardt continues to inspire through lectures, writings, and mentorship across scientific and climbing communities.

Robert Shane Kimbrough (born June 4, 1967) is an American engineer, U.S. Army officer, and NASA astronaut. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1989 and earned a Master's degree in operations research. Selected as part of NASA Astronaut Group 19 in 2004, he first flew on STS-126 (Endeavour) to the ISS in 2008. Kimbrough served as a flight engineer on Expedition 49/50, performing multiple spacewalks and scientific experiments. He commanded the Crew-2 mission aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon in 2021, furthering commercial crew capabilities. With over 220 days in space and six spacewalks totaling more than 30 hours, he now mentors future astronauts.