First Boricua Woman Makes History: Blazing a Trail to Space

First Puerto Rican Woman to Reach Space: Aymette Medina's Historic Journey Texas, US - In a momentous occasion for Puerto Rico and Latin America, Aymette Medina, a science teacher from Texas, will become the first Boricua woman to journey into space. She will be aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft for mission NS-32, launching from West Texas this Saturday, May 29th, 2025. Medina expressed her immense pride and honor in representing Puerto Rico and Latin America during this flight. "I'm very happy, very honored to represent all the people of Puerto Rico and Latin America on this flight," she stated in an interview included in the video. Accompanying Medina is Jaime Alemán, a Panamanian diplomat, making this mission particularly significant for Hispanic representation in space exploration. The video showcases footage of the launch, providing viewers with a visual account of this historic event. Medina also shared her plans to conduct experiments with seeds in space, aiming to share this unique experience with her students at Odyssey Academy in Galveston, Texas. The successful launch and return of the spacecraft marks a significant milestone, inspiring future generations of scientists and explorers.