Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Kayla Jane Barron |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 179 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
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| Hometown | Richland, Washington |
| School | Richland High School (2006) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband/Spouse | Tom Barron (U.S. Army Special Forces officer) |
Family
| Father | Scott Sax | ||
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| Mother | Lauri Sax | ||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Kayla Barron, the first and youngest female astronaut for NASA's Artemis moon-landing program in 2024. | |
| Inspired by 9/11, Kayla aimed to serve humanity and her nation. | |
| Initially wanting to be a fighter pilot, she pursued the navy and eventually became a submarine warfare officer. | |
| Selected by NASA in 2017, after intense selection processes, to fulfill her dream of becoming an astronaut. | |
| Kayla's father, Scott, played a significant role in encouraging her space exploration aspirations. | |
| Received comprehensive training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for her first spaceflight assignment. | |
| Contributing to designing spacesuits for NASA's Artemis Program with her team. | |
| Emphasizes the mental and physical challenges of space training and the thrill of her first spaceflight experience. |
