Kayla Barron Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	NASA Astronaut
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	19/09/1987
Age	37 years
Birthplace	Pocatello, Idaho, United States

Bio/Wiki

Full name	Kayla Jane Barron

Physical Stats & More

Height	179 cm
Weight	65 kg
Eye Color	Light Blue
Hair Color	Light Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	United States Naval Academy (2010) University of Cambridge, Peterhouse (2011)
Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering U.S. at Naval Academy Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Cambridge

Personal Life

Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Hometown	Richland, Washington
School	Richland High School (2006)

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Husband/Spouse	Tom Barron (U.S. Army Special Forces officer)

Family

Father

Scott Sax

Mother

Lauri Sax

Siblings

Sisters	Stephanie Rothenberg Megan Swarner

Career

Profession(s)	Submarine warfare officer USS Maine (SSBN 741) NASA Astronaut
Awards, Honours, Achievements	Navy Commendation Medal Navy Achievement Medal Submarine Warfare Insignia (Dolphins) Trident Scholar and Distinguished Graduate Gates Cambridge Scholar

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kayla Barron, the first and youngest female astronaut for NASA's Artemis moon-landing program in 2024.
Inspired by 9/11, Kayla aimed to serve humanity and her nation.
Initially wanting to be a fighter pilot, she pursued the navy and eventually became a submarine warfare officer.
Selected by NASA in 2017, after intense selection processes, to fulfill her dream of becoming an astronaut.
Kayla's father, Scott, played a significant role in encouraging her space exploration aspirations.
Received comprehensive training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for her first spaceflight assignment.
Contributing to designing spacesuits for NASA's Artemis Program with her team.
Emphasizes the mental and physical challenges of space training and the thrill of her first spaceflight experience.