First Mexican woman in space reflects on her lifelong dream of reaching the stars
Katya Echazarreta speaks with GMA3 for Latina Leaders Week.
By ABC NEWS
September 26, 2022, 3:59 PM
Katya Echazarreta made history in June when she became the first Mexican-born woman to travel into outer space.
The 27-year-old electrical engineer was aboard the June 4 flight of the Blue Origin as a Space for Humanity Ambassador. For her, this moment marked an emotional high point in her lifelong ambition to go into space.
Echazarreta spoke with GMA3 Monday for its Latina Leaders Week about her journey and message for others who are looking to reach for the stars.
ECHAZARRETA: I was 7 years old when I first told my mom, "What do you think is the hardest thing somebody can do?" And she said, "For you, I think maybe being an astronaut." And that is the day I decided that I wanted to go to space.
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