Celebrate a true pioneer of space exploration with the Barbie Signature Dr. Ellen Ochoa Inspiring Women™ Doll. As a trailblazing scientist, Dr. Ochoa is a woman of many incredible firsts: a first-generation college student, the first Latina to travel to space, and the first Hispanic director of the Johnson Space Center.
Having logged over 41 days in space across four Space Shuttle missions, this high-flying physicist, engineer, and inventor holds multiple patents in optics. Now, she joins the Barbie lineup to inspire the next generation of girls, dreamers, and space enthusiasts around the world to reach for the stars.
Collection: Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Series
Doll Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Packaging Designer: Vicky Gevorkyan
Label: Black
Face Sculpt: Leila
Body Type: Articulated Original (perfect for dynamic, zero-gravity poses!)
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity and doll stand (doll cannot stand alone)
🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:
"As an astrophotographer, I spend my nights obsessing over optics and capturing light—and Dr. Ellen Ochoa speaks my language. Before she made history aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, she was a pioneering optics researcher who co-invented groundbreaking optical analysis systems for space exploration. This doll is more than just a beautifully crafted collectible; it's a tangible piece of inspiration. It's the perfect gift to spark curiosity in a young, future scientist, or a proud display piece for any space history buff. Keep looking up!"
