From Optics to Spacewalks: Dr. Ellen Ochoa | Great Minds

The video discusses the journey of Ellen Ochoa, highlighting her educational background, pioneering work in optical image processing, and her persistence in becoming the first Hispanic woman in space. It covers her contributions to NASA, her space missions, and her legacy as a role model and leader.

What is one of the basic requirements to become an astronaut?

• A master's degree in a STEM field

• A bachelor's degree in any field

• A pilot's license

• A doctorate in humanities

What was Ellen Ochoa's primary focus in her research?

• Developing new musical instruments

• Understanding images with light

• Creating new space suits

• Building computers with electricity

What technique did Ellen Ochoa and her colleagues invent?

• A system for faster internet

• A way to scan computer chip templates for defects

• A method to enhance sound quality

• A new type of telescope

How did Ellen Ochoa strengthen her astronaut application after initial rejections?

• By learning a new language

• By getting a pilot's license

• By writing a book

• By becoming a doctor

What was Ellen Ochoa's role at NASA before becoming an astronaut?

• A public relations officer

• A space shuttle pilot

• A mission control operator

• An engineer working on image processing

What was one of Ellen Ochoa's notable achievements in space?

• She discovered a new planet

• She conducted experiments on solar activity

• She was the first person to play the guitar in space

• She built a new space station

What leadership position did Ellen Ochoa hold at NASA?

• Chief scientist of the Hubble Telescope

• Director of the Kennedy Space Center

• Head of the Mars Rover project

• Deputy director of the Johnson Space Center