A Talara teenage Girl Fulfills Dream of Exploring Space
S ource of pride for Piura in NASA TALARA, Peru – Alexandra Castro, a fifth-year high school student at 15513 "Emblemática Talara " School, has achieved a unique experience: visiting the Houston Space Center , one of the most iconic places in space exploration history, as part of the She is an Astronaut program. Sponsored by SLB, this initiative empowers girls through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics ( STEAM ), encouraging them to pursue careers in these fields. The She is an Astronaut program, launched in 2019, selects talented girls from Latin America , offering them an immersive STEAM education and the opportunity to visit NASA ’s Houston Space Center. The program challenges gender stereotypes and empowers future generations of female scientists and space explorers. NASA: Pioneer in Space Exploration— Since its inception in 1958, NASA has been at the forefront of space exploration. From the historic Apollo program, which