Keisha Schahaff (born 1976 or 1977) is an Antiguan and Barbudan, who, along with her daughter, Anastatia Mayers (born 2004) are space tourists who are the first citizens from Antigua and Barbuda (and English-speaking Caribbean)[1][2][3][4] and the first mother and daughter duo to fly to space.
[1][2][3] The draw, which required a minimum donation of $10,[5] was held as part of a charity event raising funds for the non-profit organization Space For Humanity.
[9] When asked about the risks involved in the mission, Mayers stated, “We all need to get out of our comfort zones and try new things, to believe in ourselves.
[7] Myers attended Island Academy in Bendals village, the only international school in Antigua and Barbuda.
[1] When asked about her program of study, she stated, "Philosophy and physics make an interesting combination, but it expresses both my love for science and my curiosity about how the world works.