The Uplift | The first Mexican-born woman to go to space

The first Mexican-born woman to go to space

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Growing up, Katya Echazarreta was told her dreams were out of reach. Then she proved the sky is literally the limit. Meet the 26-year-old who made history by becoming the first Mexican-born American woman, and one of the youngest women, to go to space. Air Date: Jun 27, 2022

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