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(Angelita Castro-Kelly)
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Angelita Castro was born in Jones, Isabela in 1942, but she grew up in Sampaloc, Manila. Her mother was pharmacist Eufemia Albano and her father was Dr. Miguel Castro, who served as Captain of United States Army Forces in the Far East until he was killed in World War II. 
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Castro was reportedly very active in school activities, such as debates, quizzes, contests and student organizations. In 1962, She acquired a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Santo Tomas. She graduated summa cum laude. Right after, she moved to the United States to further her education. She obtained a master's degree in physics from the University of Maryland.
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Castro worked at NASA for 12 years. In 1977, she began as a data analyst of the team that planned and executed the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Spacelab Data Processing Facility (SLDPF). The SPDF is a core space shuttle mission that aims to investigate microgravity, solar physics, crystal growth, and other scientific inquiries. 
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In 1990, she became the first female Mission Operations Manager of the Earth Observing System (EOS) project. It was a vital constituent of the Earth Science Enterprise program of NASA. She supervised the developmental stage of the three EOS missions: terra, aqua, and aura. Castro developed the operations concept of EOS, containing the EOS memoranda, among others. It became the basis of all EOS missions. Half of her 12 years service to NASA, she served a dual role as she also became the Earth Science Constellation Manager.
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Working in a room full of men, Castro recounted initially experiencing hostility from a few coworkers, until she garnered their trust and respect by showing she is as adept and capable.
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Angelita Castro-Kelly, a Decorated Fil-Am Space Scientist

Today in Philippine history, June 7, 2015, Angelita Castro-Kelly, a decorated Fil-Am  space scientist, first female Mission Operations Manager of NASA died of lupus complications

June 7, 2015: Angelita Castro-Kelly, a decorated Fil-Am space scientist, first female Mission Operations Manager of NASA died of lupus complications