17-Year-Old Prepping to be First Human on Mars

This girl is literally living our dreams. At just 17 years old, super space enthusiast Alyssa Carson (also referred to by her call name of "NASA Blueberry") is already being groomed by NASA to become the first human on Mars aboard NASA's 2033 Mars One mission.

In addition to studying four languages (English, Chinese, French and Spanish) to better communicate with the international space crews, Alyssa already has an impressive resume:

Alyssa Carson Resume

7x Space Camp attendee

Space Camp Turkey Attendee

Space Camp Canada Attendee

3x Space Academy attendee

1x Robotics Academy attendee

Graduate of Advanced Space Academy

Multiple Sally Ride Camps

Attended an underwater course

Spacesuit training

Completion of the NASA Passport program (visiting all 14 NASA visitor centers - she is also the first and only person so far to complete this program)

Invited by NASA to be a MER 10 panelist in January 2013 to discuss future missions to Mars

Selected as one of seven ambassadors of Mars One

The youngest person to be accepted and graduate the Advanced Possum Academy which means she is now officially certified to go to space and become an astronaut trainee

So here's to you, Blueberry. With dreams literally out of this world, you are an inspiration to the rest of us who have our sights set on the stars. We'll be following you closely and can't wait to watch you step foot on our Red Planet - a toast will definitely be made in your honor!

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