Quick Info
| Profession | Geology Professor, Science Communicator, Analog, Commercial Astronaut |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Guam Memorial Hospital, Hagåtña village, Guam, US |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Sian Proctor
22/10/2026
Sian Proctor spoke at the Starmus festival in Arona, Tenerife, arguing that space exploration should use resources efficiently and that solutions developed for space can benefit life on Earth. She also said lunar work should serve as a testing ground before crews attempt Mars.
08/10/2026
Proctor took part in the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Türkiye, where she discussed how space exploration can help make Earth more sustainable. She said seeing Earth from orbit changed her perspective on the planet.
09/06/2026
The Open Education Conference announced Proctor as the opening keynote speaker for #OpenEd26, which takes place virtually from 27/10/2026 to 29/10/2026. Her talk builds on this year's theme, 'The Space Between,' linking her career from community college classrooms to orbit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Sian Hayley Leo Proctor |
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| Nickname | Leo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (dyed blonde) |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity | African American |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Spouse | Stephen Borth |
| Marriage Date | 31/12/2014 |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Stephen Borth |
Family
| Husband | Stephen Borth |
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Career
| Debut | TV Series: The Colony: Season 2 (2010), Film: Emulator (2019; American) as 'Dr. Kaye Williams' |
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Favourites
| Film | Harry Potter series |
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| Aircraft | Vought F4U Corsair |
| Beverage | Tea |
| Astronaut | Neil Armstrong |
| Sea Creature | Octopus |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sian Proctor's childhood was marked by frequent moves as her father changed jobs. | |
| 2. An early interest in photography led Sian to become a hobbyist photographer. | |
| 3. Sian had a strong passion for athletics and enjoyed watching sports on TV. | |
| 4. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol but left due to academic commitments. | |
| 5. Her maternal great-grandmother was known for her community work and activism. | |
| 6. Before her involvement in Inspiration4, Sian held diverse roles in education and space-related fields. | |
| 7. She earned a private pilot's license at age 36. | |
| 8. She was a finalist in NASA's 2009 astronaut class, selected from over 3,500 applicants. | |
| 9. She participated in Expedition 383 on the JOIDES Resolution research vessel in 2019, studying climate change. | |
| 10. She served as a 2017 NOAA Teacher at Sea, 2016 Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassador, and 2014 PolarTREC Teacher in Alaska. | |
| 11. Completed four analog astronaut missions, including a 4-month Mars simulation in 2013 on Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii. | |
| 12. Father worked as a senior computer engineer at the NASA tracking station in Guam during the Apollo missions. |
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