A Dad Supports His 13-Year-Old Daughter’s Dream — Even If It Means Never Seeing Her Again

Meet the American girl who could be the first person on Mars in 2030. NASA’s watching her, and she’s already been training for nine years to become a real-life superhero. What a wonderful role model for other little girls who want to pursue the sciences.

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Darcie Conway

Nov 11, 2014

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