Dreaming the Impossible | NASA Astronaut José M. Hernández | Talks at Google

The Hispanic Googlers Network in association with the Google Space Program and the AtGoogleTalks team present José M. Hernández who on his inspirational journey of achieving his dream of becoming a NASA astronaut after starting out as a migrant farm worker and applying to NASA for 12 years! He also shares his experience as part of the crew for the Space Shuttle mission STS-128 to the International Space Station. José has been featured in Oprah, 30-Minutes, and other programs.
As a child, José worked alongside his family and other farm-workers in the fields of California, harvesting crops and moving from one town to another. He attended many schools and did not learn to speak English until he was 12 years old. It wasn't until he was 41 that NASA finally accepted him into the astronaut training program and later assigned him to the crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-128. José also served as Chief of the Materials and Processes branch of Johnson Space Center and previously developed equipment for full-field digital mammography at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Pacific in 1984 and a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986, where he was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2006.
Follow astronaut Jose's bilingual feed at / astro_jose
About Perspectivas Speaker Series: Perspectivas is a speaker series aimed to empower and inspire individuals by providing 'mentoring at scale'. Latino scientists and professionals share their perspectives on careers, work-life balance, and how they've achieved personal success.
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[@louisx4]

He spoke at my school last year, and he was amazing. A real inspiration and a great story of the American Dream coming true. Having met him, and shaken his hand was truly a pivotal moment in my life.

[@Just2gofoods]

I just saw the Amazon Prime movie based on his life: A Million Miles Away. Very inspiring!!

[@svillarreal66]

Jose Hernandez thank you for sharing your story. You’ve inspired so many. God bless you always 🙏🏻

[@majch]

Wow, that was a very nice watch. This really makes me want to become an astronaut, space is something that everyone should experience, it's too bad it is so limited.

[@betoski]

Really cool video. I can totally relate to Jose. I'm Mexican and I laughed when he described his mom's reaction to the news that his teacher was coming because its like that with my mom. I also liked the fact that he said that it was "Expected" for him and his brothers to go to college. I think that is very important and true because that is one of the main reasons I attended college, because it was expected of me. Jose Hernandez is very inspiring to the Latino Community :D Peace

[@bartoblas.4698]

Mire todo el vídeo y no me aburrí para nada muchas gracias por ponerle los subtitulo, saludos desde Perú.

[@solarcommander]

ORGULLOSAMENTE HISPANO, EJEMPLO DE MOTIVACION PARA NUESTRA JUVENTUD..EXCELENTE EXPERIENCIA DE SU VIDA, GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR...OJALA TUVIESE SUB-TITULOS IN SPANISH..PARA PROMOVERLA EN TODAS LAS ESCUELAS PRIMARIAS HISPANO-PARLANTES...SERIA UN IMPORTANTE HERRAMIENTA MOTIVACIONAL...SALUDOS DESDE NEW YORK

[@latezgeauxbraindumb8956]

I just watched the Amazon Prime movie which was a very touching and inspiring story. I feel like I’ve met him before. Great attitude and that’s what makes a difference in life. Thank you Jose.

[@MZYY]

Really amazing watch, inspiration for all of us.

[@JeffreeJeff]

Ive met him multiple times he went to the same highschool me

[@tmrb7600]

Amazing video!

[@orlandomei]

Excelente vídeo.

[@valerieilovemindlessbehavi1286]

i wish i meet jose hernandez
youre amazinq iloveyou
te estimo mucho

[@MemoConga]

it is so easy to talk about a dream once you have reached it but when you are bearly starting is when you get frustated

[@dtowndurango]

He got frustrated too but he made it

[@JorgeAlfonsoKordi]

Estaria agradecido si pudieran subtitular esta conferencia. Gracias!!

[@dtowndurango]

Learn English

[@MamtaSharma-ru6fp]

i wannna become astronaut so what should I do after completing class12

[@FernandoFranciscocarbajalcastr]

A esta hora anular yeme no destruyó el toreo de tijuana!

[@FernandoFranciscocarbajalcastr]

9:02am

[@dannyS1k]

I am searching for a yoyo trick but i dont think that here is the right place :/

[@Nairuulagch]

Interesting how much was his UFO briefing with military authorities before and after his mission up there. joking.

[@octaviohernandez2041]

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[@IvanCruzProducciones]

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[@FernandoFranciscocarbajalcastr]

Es el precio de perder

[@FernandoFranciscocarbajalcastr]

03-54-55-32

[@FernandoFranciscocarbajalcastr]

Después molestar la niñez

[@20alphabet]

Great. Now there will be 40yo men pushing ice cream carts around the moon.

[@FernandoFranciscocarbajalcastr]

Es una mala obra