Birthdate: May 10, 1958
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Ellen Ochoa is a distinguished American engineer and former astronaut who achieved a significant milestone in 1993 by becoming the first Latina woman to venture into space. During a nine-day mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, she made history. Ochoa later went on to become the director of the Johnson Space Center, marking her as the first Latina and the second female to occupy this role. Her impactful contributions to space exploration have served as an inspiration to many, solidifying her legacy in the field.
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