Exploring the stars with Dr. Ellen Ochoa! 🚀 As NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration JSC's first Hispanic and second female director, her journey from a research engineer to the first Hispanic woman in space is truly inspiring. 🌌 She knows a thing or two about shooting for the stars and is here to help your kids get started. Listen as Ellen uncovers the secrets of engaging children in science and space at an early age. ➡️ https://yhoo.it/3TjfHE2 #MAKERS #HispanicHeritageMonth #L

On this day in 1993, Dr. Ellen Ochoa made history as the first Hispanic woman to go to space! 🚀 Ochoa has traveled to space four times and logged nearly 1,000 miles in orbit. She also served as the first Hispanic director of the Johnson Space Center. In 2015, Ochoa received NASA’s highest award, the Distinguished Service Medal. 🏅 #BecauseOfHerStory | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation