One Year Ago We Made History Together!
One year ago today, we sent Katya Echazarreta to space.
As the first Mexican-born woman to do so, she flew on the NS-21 mission by Blue Origin through Space for Humanity’s Citizen Astronaut Program.
She is one of the lucky few humans to experience the Overview Effect, the profound feeling of awe and connection that comes from seeing Earth from an outside perspective.
Katya returned with a mission: to inspire others to join her in going, “To Space for Earth.”
From her ability to connect with people from all over the world, to her dedication to creating profound change in Mexico via her post-flight platform, and meeting with leaders including the Mexican President and Congress, Katya has amazed us with her devotion to true social change.
Flew to Space on Blue Origin’s NS-21 on June 4, 2022.
Became the first Mexican-Born woman to go to space.
Met with the Mexican President to talk about her initiatives in STEM.
Met with U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris.
Met with Mexico City Premiere and received the key to the city.
Honorary Doctorate from OMLID World Leaders.
Vogue Mexico cover and feature & Glamour Mexico Woman of the Year.
Katya wanted others not just to be inspired, but to have tangible ways to reach their dreams and enter into the budding Space industry in her home country of Mexico.
And Katya is only just started her journey, inspiring the generations of Citizen Astronauts that will follow in her footsteps.
Happy Anniversary, Katya!
Relive Katya’s inspirational words from her pre-flight letter, through the imagination of a future Citizen Astronaut!
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