RT @RichSorkin: That was an exciting time. Oh the places we went! @PeterDiamandis

Ochoa received a bachelor’s degree in physics from San Diego State University in 1980, and master’s and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 1981 and 1985. Ochoa has been recognized with NASA's highest award, the Distinguished Service Medal. https://t.co/2z0hNdVs5e

She spent nearly 1,000 hours in space during four shuttle missions before later going on to serve as the 11th director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC)--the first Hispanic and second female to serve in this role. https://t.co/FQ139Uqjkx

Dr. Ellen Ochoa was the first female Hispanic astronaut to fly in space. NASA selected Ochoa as an astronaut in 1990. Photo credit: @NASA https://t.co/WKZwwsczpb

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Shortly after, president Peter Diamandis reached out to Omni magazine and after getting his letter published, attracted interested students from across the globe to join SEDS. Since then, SEDS has grown to now have 95 chapters and counting! #TimeTravelTuesday

It’s our first blast from the past! Almost 42 years ago, Peter Diamandis, Scott Scharfman, Richard Sorkin, Robert D. Richards, and Todd B. Hawley launched SEDS to encourage student space advocacy and space exploration education through programs, projects, and opportunities. https://t.co/hjo3dXrqKe

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After his commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, Rubio became a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot, ultimately flying more than 1,100 hours. In 2010, he earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. https://t.co/Zn0sX9kdWM

Frank Rubio was selected by @NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class and is a member of the Expedition 68 crew. Rubio graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1998, earning a bachelor’s degree in international relations. https://t.co/RhcyvvRzfo