Pioneering Space Scientist Aurel Van der Wal Bosses STL Bioastronautics
Aurel Van der Wal, 36, leads the bioastronautics group at Space Technology Laboratories in Inglewood California. She helped engineer three MIA spaceflight tests, conceived a Thor-Able mission carrying a mouse to 1400 miles, and plans further rocket and space probe work while enjoying water sports and quiet home life.