Abigail Harrison

Abigail Harrison (born June 13, 1997), also known as Astronaut Abby, is an American internet personality and science communicator, particularly in the area of the United States space program.

[3] In 2015, Harrison founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit called The Mars Generation[6] and currently serves as the President of the Executive Board.

[7] The Mars Generation is an American non-governmental nonprofit organization involved in public outreach and advocating for human space exploration and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

[2] The final program provides full paid scholarships for students demonstrating financial need to attend U.S. Space Camp.

[13][14] In order to apply for consideration students need to be age 15–17, demonstrate interest in space exploration and an aptitude in STEM and complete the application, including obtaining a recommendation from a teacher and/or mentor.