Meet the astronaut that beat cancer and will soon beat gravity

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The second crew member of Inspiration4 to be announced was St. Jude Physician Assistant Hayley Arceneaux. Image: Inspiration4 / SpaceX

Not only does she play a vital role in connecting the mission to the St. Jude fundraiser but her backstory truly brings inspiration to many. Image: Inspiration4 / SpaceX

Being diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 10 would crush the dreams and morale of many, but not her. Being diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 10 would crush the dreams and morale of many, but not her. Image: Inspiration4 / SpaceX

Arceneaux fought and stayed positive, going around to the blood donors thanking them for their donations. This is where St. Jude gave her the title of “Gratitude Administrator”. Image: Hayley Arceneaux

Arceneaux went on to return to St. Jude, this time helping other children suffering from cancer fight the disease. Image: St. Jude

Arceneaux will become the first person with a body implant and the youngest person to reach orbit. She represents the seat of hope. Arceneaux will become the first person with a body implant and the youngest person to reach orbit. She represents the seat of hope. Image: Hayley Arceneaux

Inspiration4 is currently attempting to launch on September 15th. Check out Netflix's documentary series with info on the I4 crew. Inspiration4 is currently attempting to launch on September 15th. Check out Netflix's documentary series with info on the I4 crew.