We run the programs, and we support them through all of our folks, but usually the hardware is somewhere else. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
The ISS operates as the ‘anchor customer’ in low earth orbit to support new commercial space services, including delivery of cargo and, before long, crew transportation services. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
We continue to not only operate the International Space Station but to increase its capabilities as well as commercial contributions. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
These robotic arms, provided by Canada, have been invaluable in allowing us to build, maintain, and repair space structures, and I’ve been very fortunate to have gotten to operate them. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
I’m honored to be recognized among generations of astronauts who were at the forefront of exploring our universe for the benefit of humankind. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
Well, with so many space shuttle missions that we’ve done, I think it’s just sort of natural that each one hasn’t necessarily gotten the attention that the early ones did. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
We are constantly emphasizing to people that they need to address anything that affects flight safety or mission success – many pathways to do that. We need to understand better what may be preventing people from using those pathways. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
Usually, girls weren’t encouraged to go to college and major in math and science. My high school calculus teacher, Ms. Paz Jensen, made math appealing and motivated me to continue studying it in college. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
There was a lot of light and a lot of rumbling and vibration, especially the first minute or minute-and-a-half. And then after about two minutes, when the solid rocket boosters separated, the ride got a lot smoother. Ellen Ochoa Read Quote
