Archive · 13 Jun 2025
NASA Denies Social Media Star's Astronaut Claims
A Brazilian social media star said she was going to be an astronaut for NASA.
She even posted pictures of herself in a NASA outfit.
But NASA said that wasn't true, and she's not an astronaut or even working for them.
She did go to a workshop with NASA, but that's different.
Now, people are also questioning where she went to school and what she studied, since some of her claims can't be verified.
She said she would be joining a private space company, but even that company said she isn't an astronaut.
Brazilian social media personality Laysa Peixoto claimed she was selected as a NASA astronaut.
Peixoto stated she would be part of NASA's 2025 astronaut class.
NASA issued a statement denying Peixoto's claims and confirming she is not affiliated with the agency.
Peixoto participated in a NASA workshop but is not an astronaut candidate.
Questions have been raised about Peixoto's academic background, with Columbia University denying any record of her.
- Who
- Laysa Peixoto and NASA.
- What
- Brazilian social media influencer claimed she was selected as a NASA astronaut, leading to NASA refuting her claims.
- When
- Announcement made earlier this month, followed by NASA's statement.
- Where
- NASA and a private space company, Titan Space, are referenced.
- Why
- To clarify that Peixoto is not a NASA astronaut candidate after she made claims about her selection.
Peixoto's Stance
NASA's Stance
Astronaut Affiliation
Peixoto's Stance
Peixoto claims that she never mentioned NASA and that her selection was by a PRIVATE space program.
NASA's Stance
NASA and news outlets clarified the discrepancy.
- Individual
- Laysa Peixoto
- Claim
- Selected as a NASA astronaut
- NASA Response
- Denied affiliation
- Workshop
- L'Space Academy (NASA)
- Private Company
- Titan Space
- Status with Titan Space
- Not on the official astronaut list