Ellen Ochoa
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"Ellen Lauri Ochoa" is a former astronaut and current Director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center/Johnson Space Center. Ochoa became director of the center upon retirement of the previous director, Michael Coats, on December 31, 2012.

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I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out.

I'm not trying to make every kid an astronaut, but I want kids to think about a career and the preparation they'll need.

Congratulations. You've just added a new part of the station.

This was the last astronaut job that was not (yet) done by a woman. Now with this milestone we can focus on the fact that what is important to succeed in life, it does not matter whether you are a man or a woman.

It was just very peaceful.