About
Astronaut trainee within Project Possum, an astronautics research and education program studying the upper atmosphere and its role in global climate. In 2018, she published a book titled So You Want to Be an Astronaut. It explores the realistic process of becoming an astronaut at a young age.
Before Fame
She first went to space camp at age 7, in Huntsville, Alabama. She went on to return 18 times.
Trivia
In 2012 and 2013, she attended Space Camp Turkey and Space Camp Canada, becoming the first person to attend all three NASA Space Camps. She has amassed over 500,000 followers on her Instagram account, where she posts space and lifestyle content.
Family Life
She credits her father, Bert Carson, for helping her support her dreams while also keeping her grounded.
Associated With
She met NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus when she was nine years old.
