Hidden Figures

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Who was the first African American woman to work as a mathematician at NASA?

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Katherine Johnson

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What significant event in the 1960s involved the United States and the Soviet Union competing for space exploration achievements?

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The Space Race

Front

What was the main goal of the Space Race?

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To achieve significant milestones in space exploration, including landing on the moon.

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What role did John Glenn play in NASA's history?

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He was the first American to orbit the Earth.

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What was the name of the spacecraft that John Glenn flew in during his historic mission?

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Friendship 7

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What was the importance of the heat shield in John Glenn's mission?

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It protected the spacecraft from burning up during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

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Who was the President of the United States during the launch of John Glenn's mission?

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John F. Kennedy

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What year did John Glenn's orbital flight take place?

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1962

Front

What was the primary challenge faced by Mary Jackson in pursuing her education?

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She needed permission from a judge to take college-level classes.

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?

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It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.