September 19
Kayla Barron Born in Idaho
Summary
Kayla Barron is reported as having been born on September 19, 1987, in Pocatello, Idaho. She is an American NASA astronaut, U.S. Navy commander, and former submarine warfare officer. Barron graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2010 with a degree in systems engineering and earned a master’s in nuclear engineering from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. She served aboard the USS Maine and later as flag aide to the Naval Academy superintendent. Selected in NASA’s Astronaut Group 22 in 2017, she flew on SpaceX Crew-3 in 2021, spending 176 days aboard the International Space Station during Expeditions 66 and 67. Barron completed two spacewalks and contributed to scientific research and operations in orbit. Her career bridges naval service, engineering, and human spaceflight, highlighting expanding opportunities for women in technical and military fields.
Why It Matters
Barron’s achievements advance gender integration in the submarine force and NASA’s astronaut corps. Her participation in commercial crew missions demonstrates the maturing partnership between government space agencies and private industry. As a role model, she inspires students in STEM and service careers while her operational experience supports ongoing International Space Station research and future exploration goals.
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- US Military Atlas: A related profile connecting Kayla Barron with the U.S. Naval Academy, submarine service, and NASA career.
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- Astronaut Fact Book, NASA. Accessed 2026-08-25.
- Women in Transportation History: Kayla Barron, U.S. Navy Submariner and NASA Astronaut, Transportation History. Accessed 2026-08-25.
- Kayla Barron, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-08-25.