Ellen Ochoa

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Who is Ellen Ochoa?

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Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman to go to space and an accomplished astronaut.

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What is the title of the section where you can learn about Ellen's flight on the space shuttle Discovery?

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A Trip into Space

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What position did Ellen Ochoa hold at the Johnson Space Center?

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Director of the Johnson Space Center

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What quality can be used to describe Ellen Ochoa?

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Determined

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What was the author's purpose in writing about Ellen Ochoa?

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To share the inspiring story of the first woman of Hispanic descent to become an astronaut.

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What can we infer about Ellen Ochoa's work ethic?

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She worked hard to be successful.

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What is one of Ellen Ochoa's other jobs besides being an astronaut?

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She was a teacher.

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What is a significant achievement of Ellen Ochoa?

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She became the first Hispanic woman in space.

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What does it mean to be determined?

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To be determined means to be firm in purpose and not give up easily.

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Why is Ellen Ochoa considered an inspiration?

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She broke barriers for women and Hispanic individuals in the field of space exploration.