Have you ever heard of the first Hispanic to go to the moon? Well, now you have. Meet Franklin Chang-Diaz, the first Hispanic to go to the moon. Even after retiring from NASA, he founded the Ad Astra Rocket Company and continued building rockets. He also supplied NASA with the stuff being made at his company.

Being raised during the Cold War era, he was inspired by all of the space-related events, like the Soviet Union Sputnik Satellite and the early beginnings of space exploration. As a little kid, he always imagined that he would have a rocket ship one day. He also shares the record for the most spaceflights with Jerry Ross. He had a 25-year career serving as an astronaut and also as the Director of the NASA Advanced Space Propulsion Laboratory, where he led the development of the VASIMR rocket engine which was tested in 1998 and used in 2002. Nowadays, he is an adjunct professor in physics and astronomy at Rice University.

In conclusion, Franklin Chang-Diaz is an inspirational figure who made history as the first Hispanic astronaut to go to space. His passion for space exploration, a remarkable career at NASA,  and dedication to advancing rocket technology through his rocket company have left an impact on the field of space exploration. His achievements serve as a source of motivation and inspiration for everyone worldwide.