Katya Echazarreta (b. 1995) is a distinguished Mexican electrical engineer, science communicator, and Citizen Astronaut. In 2019, she graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. She is widely recognized as the first Mexican-born woman to venture into space as part of Space for Humanity’s Citizen Astronaut Program, which was launched on June 4, 2022. As a pioneer and role model, Katya Echazarreta has used her platform to advocate for increased STEM education for women and the expansion of Mexico’s spaceflight program. Her dedication to inspiring and empowering future generations has led her to found Fundacion Espacial, a non-profit organization that aims to promote the development of advanced studies in space, planetary science, environmental protection, and youth empowerment. She has dedicated her career to advancing Space technology and education. As an Electrical Engineer, she participated in various NASA missions at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory including the Perseverance Rover and Europa Clipper.