Katya Echazarreta made history in June when she became the first Mexican-born woman to travel into outer space.
Katya Echazarreta is seen prior to a Blue Origin launch.
Echazarreta spoke with GMA3 Monday for its Latina Leaders Week about her journey and message for others who are looking to reach for the stars.ECHAZARRETA: I was 7 years old when I first told my mom, "What do you think is the hardest thing somebody can do?" And she said, "For you, I think maybe being an astronaut." And that is the day I decided that I wanted to go to space.
I was 18 years old when I had to essentially become a parent to my siblings. My parents were going through a divorce. All of us had decided to stick with my mom. We had nothing. We no longer had a house. We no longer had a car. I had my job at McDonald's and she started being a nanny, cleaning houses, walking dogs, and that is how we were able to make it through.
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