Ellen Ochoa

Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space and former head of the Johnson Space Center, shares her inspiring journey from recalibrating her life after multiple rejections to becoming a NASA astronaut. She discusses her passion for calculus and physics and how the legacy of pioneers like Sally Ride motivated her. Ochoa also reflects on her leadership during crisis situations, notably after the Columbia shuttle disaster, and the cultural shifts she championed at NASA, making it more inclusive for future generations.