The son of Mexican migrants, José Hernández grew up picking fruit on farms. He always dreamed of becoming an astronaut, and finally achieved his goal—after NASA rejected him 11 times. In 2004, he ...

Make-A-Wish Michigan, which grants life-changing experiences to children with critical illnesses, recently helped a young boy meet his favorite astronaut. “Wishes give kids the strength to keep ...

OXNARD, Calif. — Former NASA astronaut, José Hernández, energized hundreds of students eager to hear his life’s story on Wednesday at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. It’s part of Oxnard School ...

Astronaut Jose Hernandez, just back from two weeks in space, is gathering some attention for his statements on immigration policy. The Los Angeles Times reports that “NASA went ballistic” over ...