Join us for a day of special programming that will highlight Hispanic Heritage and the important impact that the Latinx community has had on the world human space-flight exploration. Included in General Admission and anyone is welcome!
Schedule of Events:
Special Presentation
10:45am Special Presentation with Illustrator Oliver Dominguez
Destiny Theater
Join us to hear about Oliver’s background and journey illustrating the story book, Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa that celebrates the groundbreaking life of astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space.
Tortillas to Astronauts Special Presentation and Book Signing
1:00pm Special Presentation with Debbie Trainor, Author of Tortillas To Astronauts
Destiny Theater
Join us for a special presentation from former NASA international spaceflight training manager about her inspiring career journey and background.
*Book signing to follow in our Main Plaza outside of the Space Center Houston Store.
Ellen Ochoa Virtual Presentation
2:00-2:45pm Ellen Ochoa Virtual Astronaut Presentation
Hear directly from the groundbreaking Ellen Ochoa, about being the first Latina in space about her unique experiences.
3:15pm Ellen Takes Flight Story Corner with Illustrator of the Book, Oliver Dominguez
Listen to the story book Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa read by the Illustrator of the book, Oliver Dominguez and while getting the opportunity to experience his illustration art up close.
