Asteroids named after people called Laura
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(13001) Woodney
Laura M. Woodney (b. 1970), now at the Lowell Observatory, recently completed her doctoral dissertation at the University of Maryland on the chemistry of comets.Discovered 2 November 1981 by B. A. Skiff, Anderson Mesa
(15742) Laurabassi
Laura Bassi (1711-1778) was the first woman to receive a philosophical degree in physics at a European university (Bologna). Not allowed to teach, she gave lectures on physics and performed experimental demonstrations, based on Newton's Principia, at her home. Name suggested by K. Leterme.Discovered 6 June 1991 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(18128) Wysner
Laura C. Wysner (b. 1985) was awarded second place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and space sciences team project. She attends the Hamilton High School, Chandler, Arizona, U.S.A.Discovered 24 July 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18709) Laurawong
Laura Anne Wong (b. 1986) was awarded third place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her computer science project. She attends the Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A.Discovered 21 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20475) Lauraparro
Laura Martínez Parro (b. 1991) is a Spanish geologist at the Universidad de Alicante, specializing in geophysical and geochemical processes of terrestrial planets, dwarf planets, natural satellites and small bodies. She is also a very active scientific communicator promoting solar-system science and exploration to the new generations and society in general.Discovered 13 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20642) Laurajohnson
Laura Johnson (b. 1987) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her botany team project. She attends the Upper Arlington High School, Upper Arlington, Ohio, U.S.A.Discovered 4 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20814) Laurajones
Laura Jones (b. 1986) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental science project. She attends the University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.Discovered 27 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20870) Kaningher
Laura Kaningher (b. 1987) was awarded first place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology team project. She attends the Centaurus High School, Lafayette, Colorado, U.S.A.Discovered 2 November 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21463) Nickerson
Laura Nickerson mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, Illinois.Discovered 21 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28677) Laurakowalski
Laura Kowalski mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Parkland High School, Allentown, Pennsylvania.Discovered 5 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(33400) Laurapierson
Laura Catherine Pierson (b. 1999) is a finalist in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her mathematics project. She attends the College Preparatory School, Oakland, California.Discovered 10 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34365) Laurareilly
Laura Maria Reilly (b. 2003) was a finalist in the 2018 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her medicine and health sciences project. She attended the Saint Matthew Catholic School, San Antonio, Texas.Discovered 1 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(52570) Lauraco
Laura Colombini (b. 1986), a European Languages and Cultures graduate of the University of Modena, is the first daughter of one of the co-discoverers of this minor planet.Discovered 1 May 1997 by Osservatorio San Vittore, Bologna
(126247) Laurafaggioli
Laura Faggioli (b. 1980) is an Italian mathematician working at ESA's Planetary Defence Office. She works on orbit determination and risk assessment of near-Earth asteroids to support impact monitoring and planetary defense activities.Discovered 9 January 2002 by A.M. Teodorescu F. Bernardi, Campo Imperatore
(134138) Laurabayley
Laura C. Bayley (b. 1988) is a student engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology responsible for test planning and assembly of the student-built Regolith X-ray Imaging Spectrometer aboard the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission.Discovered 9 January 2005 by CSS, Catalina
(333255) Mayorga
Laura Mayorga (b. 1990) is an American astronomer. She helped plan the potential “Earth as an Exoplanet” observations for the OSIRIS-APEX mission and will aid in shape-modeling efforts.Discovered 28 January 2007 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(343413) Lauratoyama
Laura Toyama (b. 1965) is a Fiscal Support Specialist at the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Hawaiʻi. She provides support to Pan-STARRS by facilitating travel and purchases of equipment and supplies for the project, enabling the discovery of NEOs, supernovae and other moving or transient objects.Discovered 14 February 2010 by Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala
(455887) Laurafallon
Laura Elizabeth Fallon (1972–2025) was an American mental-health counselor, Grand Canyon River guide, yoga instructor and theater professional. She touched many lives through her work and appreciation for the outdoors.Discovered 25 October 2005 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(597470) Lauraparker
Laura Parker (b. 1978) is a Canadian astronomer and a Professor of physics and astronomy at McMasters University. Her research interests include the study of galaxy formation and evolution. Laura is a former graduate student of the University of Victoria.Discovered 15 April 2007 by K. M. Perrett D. D. Balam, Maunakea