Keisha Schahaff - Astronaut 012

Growing up in Antigua, Keisha Schahaff would look up at the impressive display of stars above and find herself both inspired and also asking questions about the meaning of life. It was this quest for purpose that led Keisha to study Buddhism and ultimately train as a life coach to help others around her.

Keisha won two seats through a philanthropic fundraising draw benefiting Space for Humanity – a non-profit organization. Their mission, to send more diverse humans to space and change perspectives, resonated with Keisha and encouraged her to enter. She was shocked and overjoyed to win, even more so when Sir Richard Branson paid a surprise visit at her home in Antigua to share the news! Keisha has chosen her youngest daughter Anastatia, a college philosophy and physics student, to be her companion. Keisha and Anastatia are set to become the first astronauts from Antigua & Barbuda and the first mother and daughter duo to fly to space.

“I cannot wait to go above the earth’s atmosphere and experience the different energy from here on Earth. To represent my island, Antigua, is truly an honor. I hope my journey will inspire others to reach for their dreams as well.”