Dr. Norah Patten

Norah Patten was 11 years of age when she visited NASA on a family trip to the United States. From that moment on she was hooked on all things space! Norah was on a mission: she wanted to learn everything she possibly could about space exploration rockets, and how she could someday become an astronaut. Norah has given talks at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, helped launch the CBI BoldGirls campaign and makes regular media appearances.

Norah is on course to become Ireland’s first astronaut, and hopes to inspire and encourage the children of Ireland to dream big and reach for the stars!