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The Flute That Flew Past Earth's Thin Blue Line
A classical flute orbits at 17,000 mph, packed by the first Hispanic woman in space. How did her path to NASA unfold?
The Flute That Flew Past Earth's Thin Blue Line
This episode explores the remarkable life of Ellen Ochoa, from her childhood in a family without college degrees to becoming a pioneering astronaut and beyond. It examines the winding path she took to achieve her dreams and the impact she had on space exploration.
Person: Ellen Ochoa
Date: April 8, 1993
Location: Kennedy Space Center
Event: Space Shuttle Discovery launch
Mission: STS-56
- Ellen Ochoa was born in Los Angeles in…
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