| 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. |
