When I was 16 years old I was invited to give a TEDx talk at TEDx Tampa Bay. The theme of the event was exploring the past and embracing the future. This was such a fantastic topic and what better subject than human space exploration. Watch my talk and learn about my own past, the future I envision ... READ MORE»
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What’s Your Mars? My TEDx Talk [Video]
Here it is! My TEDx talk from October 25, 2013! I am so excited to share it with you! I hope you will watch it and if you are inspired by it share it with your friends. What's Your Mars? Astronaut Abby TEDx Talk http://youtu.be/FvvVPyVCKRI When TEDx Tampa Bay contacted me over the summer and asked ... READ MORE»
You’re Invited: Free Pre-TEDx Event “What’s Your Mars?”
I'm so excited to be sharing my story as a part of the TEDx Tampa Bay event, but before I set off to Florida, I'm excited to invite YOU to a special dress rehearsal for my short TED talk! Hear it live from me FIRST and stay after my talk for a fun Q&A session. I want you to experience my talk ... READ MORE»
On My Way to Russia…Again!
Three years ago I had an experience of a Lifetime. My mentor, Astronaut Luca Parmitano, invited me to attend his first launch to the International Space Station. I travelled to Russia and then to Baikonur Kazakhstan to attend his Soyuz launch. I shared the travel and experience, launch and his six ... READ MORE»
What Is an Aspiring Astronaut?
When I first set up my blog in 2011, I used the tagline "adventures of an aspiring astronaut," assuming that it was clear that I was not an astronaut nor was I an astronaut in training. Sometimes though I have people question if I am an astronaut or training to be an astronaut. My answer of course ... READ MORE»
Speaking at Space Camp: Coming Home
It was a great honor to be invited to speak at Space Camp. I shared my new talk titled "The Mars Generation: It's Our Time" with approximately 1,000 campers these past two weeks. I talked to 4 large groups of kids and they all had great questions. What was really great was that I was at Space Camp ... READ MORE»
A Letter to Freddie About Dreaming Big
Recently, 7-year-old Freddie's dad asked me to share experiences about what I have done to so far to prepare to someday apply to the astronaut corps. I receive a lot of questions like this, and I thought I'd make my letter to Freddie something I could share with others as well. Please share this if ... READ MORE»
Abby’s Story: As Told by Her Mom
So many people know of my daughter, Abby, or Astronaut Abby. She's a pretty amazing young woman. At age 18 she has amassed two years of college credit from the University of Minnesota in math and science courses and is now attending the prestigious Wellesley College in Massachusetts. She has also ... READ MORE»
I’ve Been Picked as One of the Top 25 Women Who Rock Social Media!
I have some exciting news! I'm on the 2014 list of 25 Women Who Rock Social Media! It's pretty amazing that I was included on the same list as so many brilliant women, such as Beverly Jackson (@bevjack), Jeanette Gibson (@jeanetteg) and Michelle Killebrew (@shellkillebrew). It means a lot that my ... READ MORE»
Inspiration, Dreaming and Some Space Talk Too!
It’s with great excitement that I announce a new addition to my Future Of Space worldwide outreach program. My outreach program, designed to excite kids and adults about space exploration, STEM learning and dreaming BIG has been a huge success since it's inception 18 months ago with the ... READ MORE»
