Ellen Ochoa

Astronaut

1958 –

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Who is Ellen Ochoa?

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

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Born
May 10, 1958
Los Angeles
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Grossmont High School
    ( - 1975)
  • Bachelor of Science, San Diego State University
    Physics
    ( - 1980)
  • Master's Degree, Stanford University
    Electrical engineering
    ( - 1981)
  • Doctorate, Stanford University
    Electrical engineering
    ( - 1985)

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on July 23, 2013

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