Honoring José Moreno Hernández, who served as a NASA astronaut and continues to be an inspirational voice on the importance of perseverance and a defining example of Hispanic American contributions in STEM.
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Latest Action · October 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
This resolution honors José Moreno Hernández, a former NASA astronaut born to Mexican immigrant farmworker parents who became a pioneering figure in space exploration and STEM. Hernández earned degrees in electrical engineering and worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory before being selected for NASA's Astronaut Candidate Program in 2004 after eleven applications, exemplifying remarkable perseverance. In August 2009, he flew on Space Shuttle Discovery as part of the STS-128 mission to the International Space Station, where he conducted scientific experiments and performed support work during the two-week mission. The House of Representatives recognizes his contributions to space exploration, scientific advancement, and his continued work as an educator and advocate promoting diversity and representation in science and engineering fields. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or implementation requirements; it simply honors his achievements and legacy as an inspirational example of Hispanic American contributions to STEM.
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