African Americans in NASA

What was unique about the Space Shuttle compared to other spacecraft?

• It could not land like an airplane

• It could not carry satellites

• It was the world's first reusable spacecraft

• It could only be used once

How many astronauts were carried by the Space Shuttle Program?

• Over 400 astronauts

• Exactly 300 astronauts

• 355 astronauts

• Less than 200 astronauts

What does 'STS' stand for in the Space Shuttle mission names?

• Space Transportation System

• Space Training School

• Space Travel System

• Space Transfer Station

Who was the first African American to journey into space?

• Ronald McNair

• Frederick Gregory

• Mae Jemison

• Guion Bluford

In what year did the Space Shuttle Program end?

• 2011

• 2015

• 2005

• 1999

Who was the first African American woman to travel to space?

• Katherine Johnson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Mae Jemison

• Mary Jackson

What was the role of Katherine Johnson in NASA?

• Engineer

• Astronaut

• Mathematician

• Administrator

What does the '4' in STS-41B represent?

• The 4th mission of the program

• The 4th shuttle in the fleet

• The fiscal year of the launch

• The number of astronauts on the mission

Who became NASA's first Black female engineer in the 1920s?

• Mary Jackson

• Mae Jemison

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Katherine Johnson

What major structure did the Space Shuttle Program help build in space?

• The Mars Rover

• The Moon Base

• The International Space Station

• The Hubble Space Telescope