Loral Ashley O'Hara (born May 3, 1983) is an American engineer and NASA astronaut.

She has participated in upgrades to the submersible DSV Alvin, and has worked as an engineer and data processor for the remotely-operated vehicle Jason.

[1] O'Hara has previously participated in the NASA Academy at Goddard Space Flight Center, and completed an internship at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

O'Hara is a private pilot, certified emergency medical technician, and a wilderness first responder.

She enjoys traveling, whitewater rafting, surfing, diving, flying, sailing, skiing, hiking, caving, reading, and painting.