Ellen Ochoa

Contribution: Selected by NASA in 1990, Ellen Ochoa became the world's first Hispanic female astronaut in 1991.

Age: 63

Mini Bio:

Astronaut Ellen Ochoa received her master of science and doctorate degrees at Stanford University. She was selected by NASA in 1990 and in 1991 became the world's first Hispanic female astronaut. A mission specialist and flight engineer, Ochoa is a veteran of four space flights, logging more than 950 hours in space. She lives in Texas with her family.

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