In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlight Ellen Ochoa as she discusses her experience in space and the importance of having role models.

Ellen Ochoa introduced to 5th grade student Guadalupe Paniagua on a tour of the school after the dedication of Union's new school the Ellen Ochoa Elementary building in Tulsa, OK, October 23, 2017.

Ellen Ochoa made waves in the aerospace engineering world for Latinx women. However, she too had to overcome many obstacles in her engineering journey.

Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, the San Diego State University graduate who became the first Latina to fly in space, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden during a ceremony at ...