Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz. 1997. NASA. ... Chang Díaz began studying physics and thermonuclear fusion and went on to complete his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1977.

WEBSTER, Texas -- Franklin Chang Diaz made history as NASA's first Latino astronaut. Now he is revolutionizing space travel in his mission to open the sky to everyone.

CAPE CANAVERAL – When he’s on the ground, Franklin Chang-Diaz is just another physicist buried in his lab.But when he’s in space, Chang-Diaz is no mild-mannered scientist.Mission controllers ...

NASA is celebrating an anniversary. The space agency officially opened its doors 60 years ago on Oct. 1, 1958. Franklin Chang-Diaz flew seven missions during NASA's space shuttle years.