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Jun 18, 2024 · Ellen Ochoa became Johnson Space Center’s 11th center director in 2013. She was only the second woman to lead Johnson and the first Hispanic at its helm. After earning her doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 1985, Ochoa accepted a position at Sandia National Labs and later at NASA’s Ames Research Center where she ...
- Former Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a veteran astronaut, was the 11th director...
- Former Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Jun 18, 2024 · Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman to travel to space and the second female director of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Learn about her biography, missions, achievements and images on the official NASA website.
Jul 2, 2024 · May 6, 2024 (La Mesa) – President Joe Biden Friday presented the Medal of Freedom to Ellen Ochoa of La Mesa, the first Hispanic female astronaut and second woman to serve as Director of NASA’s...
Jun 19, 2024 · Ellen Ochoa's mother loved to learn, so it was no surprise when Ellen did too! As a child, she was amazed to see Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon — but women weren't allowed to be astronauts then.
Jun 24, 2024 · —Ellen Ochoa, MS ’81, PhD ’85, veteran astronaut, former director of NASA Johnson Space Center, and author of We Are All Scientists and other books in Dr. Ochoa’s Stellar World STEAM series of bilingual children’s board books
Jun 30, 2024 · Discover fascinating facts about Ellen Ochoa, the groundbreaking astronaut and engineer. Explore her achievements, contributions to space exploration, and her inspiring journey to becoming the first Hispanic woman to go to space.
Jun 27, 2024 · Children from Ellen Ochoa and McAuliffe Elementary schools this morning, June 27, showed off their art and talents during their “Summer Camp Art Showcase,” presented by Gaining Ground at The Historic Big Ten Ballroom 1624 E. Apache.
