Barbie is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the release of an Inspiring Women doll honoring Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space. This fashion doll wears an authentic orange space suit, like one Ellen wore, with patches resembling those from real space missions. The doll is priced at $37.80 USD and is now available for purchase through multiple online retailers.
“The Barbie Inspiring Women Series pays homage to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, flew four shuttle missions from 1993-2002, logging nearly 1,000 hours in space. Ellen Ochoa Barbie doll wears an authentic orange space suit with insignia patches, gloves and a helmet. A doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity are included.”
