Once upon a time there was a girl who dreamed of becoming an astronaut. From a very young age, she was fascinated by space and the stars. She spent hours and hours watching documentaries about NASA and reading books about famous astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Yuri Gagarin. As she grew older, her passion for space only intensified. She knew she wanted to dedicate her life to exploring the unknown and discovering the secrets of the universe. But, as expected, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Many said that it was just a childhood dream and that I would never be able to achieve it. However, the girl did not let the negative comments discourage her. She knew that if she really wanted to become an astronaut, she would have to work hard and fight for her dreams. She studied with dedication and did her best in all her subjects, especially science and mathematics. As the years passed, she realized that she needed more than good grades to achieve her goal. She began looking for opportunities to get involved in activities related to space exploration. She joined a science club at her school and participated in local science fairs. She also attended conferences and talks by astronauts and space scientists. She was approaching adulthood and knew she had to make important decisions about her future. She decided to study aerospace engineering in college to gain the knowledge necessary to become an astronaut. During her university years, she excelled academically and managed to fulfill her dream by becoming an astronaut and this is the story of her journey to space.