Candy Torres ' love of `` Star Trek '' inspired her to dedicate her life to NASA . She was born in Mexico City and grew up on the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende, a city that is home to many Mexican immigrants who have made it their mission to make sure they are One of the first women to work in aerospace .
Candy Torres ' love of `` Star Trek '' inspired her to dedicate her life to NASA . Despite being told that woman could n't work in the space program , she persisted . One of the first women to work in aerospace .