A boy named Aston (Aston) from Northampton, England, wrote the book "Things About Space" (Things About Space) at the age of 8 to help children with neurological problems and became famous by publishing an audio version of it for those with reading.
Austen's book sold over 700 copies. Last year, Austen had to republish a second edition after all the first editions were sold out.
“I loved it when so many friends asked about the book. What I tell people who ask how to write and publish a book is that anyone can do it if they put their mind to it. "My dream is to travel in space someday in the future," Aston said in a radio interview.
"I am so proud of Austen," said Austen's mother.
British astronaut Tim Peake heard about Austen's book and contacted Austen's family and signed a copy of Austen's book.
Austen is known to have a rare developmental disorder that affects some children.
Austen's parents donated €1,000 from the sale of her book to the UK Astronomical Society, now 11 years old.
A real estate businessman bought several copies of the book and distributed them to local schools