Pocho Ocho Tips For Latino Astronauts (Like José Hernández)
So you want to follow José Hernández into outer espace as a Latino astronaut? Here’s our handy list of tips for a safe and successful mission:
8. Do not order the all-bean burrito for lunch.
7. When you fly over my house, wave or else people will think you’re stuck up.
6. Make a mean face out the window when you pass over Arizona and Alabama.
5. When you come home, you and Eddie Olmos can start a Chicanos in Space club.
4. The orange suit doesn’t match your Stacy Adams. Wear your Chuck Taylors.
3. Make sure you get a ride home.
2. Don’t come back all spaced out wanting to change jobs.
And the numero uno tip for a Latino astronauts is…
To be an astronaut, you have to travel 50 miles from Earth or 14 miles past East Los Angeles.
[Photo By NASA]