It’s a long journey to achieve the dream of becoming an astronaut. Since making it my goal to go to space and become the first astronaut to walk on Mars, I have committed myself to the growth of my career (through advanced education and work experience). I have also worked toward the development of ... READ MORE»
Book Release Announcement: Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars
I am so excited to FINALLY announce that my new book, Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars, will be available on January 19, 2021, through Penguin Random House! I began to write this book after my graduation from Wellesley in May 2019 and it has been an absolute blast! This book project has ... READ MORE»
#BlackLivesMatter
I was born and raised in Minneapolis and I have never felt more proud or more humbled to be a part of this community—and to call this city, and its people, my home and my family—than I do now. My city is coming together to both take a stand against systemic racism and take care of one another. As a ... READ MORE»
Dreaming Big: Join Me For Some #FlightSuitFriday Inspiration
The Mars Generation and I are so excited for #FlightSuitFriday this Friday February 15th and next Friday, February 22nd, 2019. Join us for a chance to win some super cool FREE TMG gear! What is #FlightSuitFriday? A day to bring awareness to the role ‘flight’ plays in space and STEM! We are ... READ MORE»
My Experience Defying Gravity: Microsoft HoloLens Women in Space Exhibit at the Intrepid Museum
Imagine taking a stroll with retired astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, under the Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise. It might take your breath away, as it did mine during my experience at the Defying Gravity: Microsoft HoloLens Women in Space exhibit at the Intrepid Museum. ... READ MORE»
Hulu The First Includes TMG Founder in Women First Launch Events
I am very excited to share that I will be appearing at the Women First series of events presented by Hulu and hosted by Samsung this weekend in New York City! I will be joining other incredible female leaders, and celebrating the launch of Hulu’s new original series The First during this exciting, ... READ MORE»
Can astronauts experience motion sickness in space? | #AskAbby Space and Science Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpb_VFwID8w I am so excited to announce the release of a new weekly series called the #AskAbby Space and Science Show from The Mars Generation! Each Tuesday, I will be answering crazy, zany, out-of-this-world questions that YOU submit! Do you have an burning ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Abby Appears at Kennedy Space Center Representing The Mars Generation [VIDEO]
I was honored to be invited to speak about The Mars Generation as part of the Kennedy Space Center’s Summer of Mars events! On August 5, 2017, I made an appearance at the Kennedy Space Center as a special guest speaker to talk about my nonprofit and our important work at The Mars Generation. After ... READ MORE»
Oculus Rift Lone Echo Launch: Collaborating for the Future of Space
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddrEIXFeNVI Make sure you watch the video trailer of Lone Echo - a virtual reality space game that is out of this world! Click here to watch! Imagine embarking on a virtual reality journey that will give you a hands-on approach to exploring space unlike anything ... READ MORE»
Beyond Mars with Astronaut Abby – Slooh Show To View Saturn Live
Join me for a special treat on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 7pm ET on the Slooh Show! Slooh is a cool, innovative way to bring the world along to view space through powerful Slooh telescopes. Imagine making the viewing of planets a global event with live viewing through powerful telescopes - this is ... READ MORE»
