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    Who was the second African American woman to fly in space?

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Introducing the captivating "Women in Space Quiz" focused on the trailblazing journey of the "First African American Woman to Fly in Outer Space." This quiz celebrates the achievements of the remarkable woman who shattered barriers and ventured beyond Earth's boundaries. Do you know who she was? Take this quiz to find out!

Delve into history and test your knowledge of her groundbreaking space mission, the agency behind it, and her contributions to scientific experiments in space. Engage in an exciting exploration of her achievements, the challenges she overcame, and the inspiration she brings to generations worldwide. Discover the incredible story of this pioneering astronaut with this quiz that celebrates diversity and her extraordinary contributions to space exploration.

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  • 2. 

    How many hours, minutes, and seconds did she spend in space during her mission?

    • 190 hours, 20 minutes, 33 seconds

    • 190 hours, 30 minutes, 23 seconds

    • 200 hours, 10 minutes, 23 seconds

    • 180 hours, 25 minutes, 50 seconds

    Correct Answer
    A. 190 hours, 30 minutes, 23 seconds
  • 3. 

    Who was the first African American woman to fly in space?

    • Mae Carol Jemison

    • Katherine Johnson

    • Rosa Parks

    • Oprah Winfrey

    Correct Answer
    A. Mae Carol Jemison
  • 4. 

    In which year did the first African American woman fly to space?

    • 1985

    • 1992

    • 2001

    • 2010

    Correct Answer
    A. 1992
  • 5. 

    Which of the following recognitions did the first African American woman astronaut receive for her contributions to space exploration?

    • Grammy Award

    • Nobel Peace Prize

    • International Space Hall of Fame

    • Congressional Gold Medal

    Correct Answer
    A. International Space Hall of Fame
  • 6. 

    What was the main objective of the space mission with the first African American woman astronaut?

    • Satellite deployment

    • Space station construction

    • Lunar landing

    • Mars exploration

    Correct Answer
    A. Satellite deployment
  • 7. 

    Which state is the birthplace of the first African American woman astronaut?

    • Alabama

    • Texas

    • Florida

    • Georgia

    Correct Answer
    A. Alabama
  • 8. 

    What field of expertise did the first African American woman astronaut have before becoming an astronaut?

    • Doctor

    • Engineering

    • Teacher

    • Both A and B

    Correct Answer
    A. Both A and B
  • 9. 

    How many people went to space with the first African American woman?

    • 6

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
  • 10. 

    What major scientific experiment did the first African American woman conduct during her space mission?

    • Microgravity effects on plants

    • Solar wind analysis

    • Human circadian rhythms in space

    • Deep space navigation

    Correct Answer
    A. Human circadian rhythms in space
  • 11. 

    In which year did she first apply to NASA's astronaut training program?

    • October 1985

    • September 1980

    • November 1990

    • December 1981

    Correct Answer
    A. October 1985
  • 12. 

    Before joining the STS-47 crew, what activities did she work with NASA involve?

    • Spacewalk preparations

    • Software verification in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory

    • Launch support activities at Kennedy Space Center

    • Designing new astronaut roles for future missions

    Correct Answer
    A. Launch support activities at Kennedy Space Center
  • 13. 

    What quote did she use when initiating communications during her shift in space?

    • "Houston, we have a problem."

    • "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

    • "Beam me up, Scotty."

    • "Hailing frequencies open."

    Correct Answer
    A. "Hailing frequencies open."
  • 14. 

    Which space shuttle mission did the first African American woman fly on?

    • Messenger Mercury Orbiter

    • Lander spacecraft

    • Flyby spacecraft

    • Space Shuttle Endeavour

    Correct Answer
    A. Space Shuttle Endeavour
  • 15. 

    What role was she designated when she was selected to join the STS-47 crew?

    • Science Mission Specialist

    • Mission Specialist 4

    • Pilot

    • Commander

    Correct Answer
    A. Science Mission Specialist

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