OnlyFans Star Haley Monet Begins Rigorous UK Astronaut Training To Become First Creator in Space

California-based OnlyFans creator Haley Monet has travelled to the UK to begin an astronaut-style training programme as she pursues her ambition of becoming the first OnlyFans creator to travel into space.

The 33-year-old's journey is being documented in Mission Space, a new four-part series available on OFTV, OnlyFans' safe-for-work streaming platform.

Monet is taking part in a series of challenges designed to give her an insight into some of the physical and psychological demands associated with spaceflight. The project also explores the personal reasons behind her determination to reach space.

Her journey began at Goodwood, near Chichester, where she learned about the different stages of a rocket launch before taking to the skies herself.

There was an immediate obstacle. Monet had never flown a plane before.

She nevertheless took control of an aircraft and attempted demanding manoeuvres, including barrel rolls. She also experienced zero gravity for the first time.

The experience proved emotional as well as physically demanding. After successfully landing, Monet broke down in tears.

Late Aunt Inspires Unusual Mission

Monet's emotional reaction was connected to the memory of her aunt, a pilot who died last year.

She has said her aunt inspired her to pursue her ambitions and live life to the fullest, giving the project a significance beyond an attempt to set a record.

At the beginning of the first episode, Monet explains her motivation.

'I've always believed life is too short to play it safe. This journey is for someone very special to me who lived life in the fast lane,' she said.

Monet has described the project as a serious personal goal rather than simply a publicity stunt.

'I believe life is meant to be experienced, and there's so much to experience! I've always been adventurous, but for me this isn't just about pulling a stunt. This really means something to me and I'm willing to put in the hard work to make it a success,' she said.

She added: 'Filming the OFTV show was a great experience, and being put through the same challenges that an astronaut might face has only made me more determined to get into space.'

Spaceflight Ambition Remains Unconfirmed

The Goodwood flight is only one stage of Monet's training. Later episodes of Mission Space feature additional challenges, including space food, an assault course and a simulated crash landing.

The exercises are intended to provide a taste of astronaut preparation. Completing them, however, does not amount to formal astronaut qualification or guarantee a place on a commercial spaceflight.

Monet has not announced a confirmed space mission or launch date. Her stated objective of becoming the first OnlyFans creator in space therefore remains an ambition.

Commercial human spaceflight has nevertheless become increasingly visible in recent years, with companies such as Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and SpaceX developing different forms of private human space travel.

Monet's online career is centred on OnlyFans, while her wider social media presence includes lifestyle content and posts about her interests.

OFTV was launched by OnlyFans as a separate safe-for-work streaming service, allowing creators to produce content outside the company's subscription platform.

For Monet, Mission Space combines her career with a personal goal inspired by her late aunt, with the UK training marking an early step towards spaceflight.