Ava Ellen Ochoa By bussom4 Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Apr 28, 2016 Ellen Ochoa's life May 10, 1958 Ellen Ochoa's Birth Ellen Ochoa was born in Los Angeles Sep 7, 1980 Degree Ellen received her bachelor degree in science and physics Jan 16, 1991 Getting Selected By Nasa Ellen Ochoa got selected by Nasa. Apr 8, 1993 First Time In Space She was in space till April 17th. Sep 16, 1993 First Medal First Space Flight Medal