Maria Renker has always dreamed of becoming an astronaut, even though her country didn't have a space agency. She now works at the Starion Group under the European Space Agency, supporting missions to launch satellites into space.
Renker finds joy in her job, meeting interesting people, especially astronauts, and believes that with the right qualifications, anyone can achieve their dreams.
She moved to Germany for love and feels at home there, while still teaching her children about her Filipino culture.
Despite facing challenges, including discrimination, Maria remains passionate about her work and encourages other women to pursue their dreams.
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