What significant change did NASA make regarding its astronaut corps, as mentioned in the video?

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1.
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They reduced the number of astronauts selected.
They began admitting women for the first time.
They increased the age limit for applicants.
They started accepting international applicants.
2.
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What motivates the speaker to perform well in their assignments?
Personal pride
Peer pressure
Competition with colleagues
Financial incentives
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What societal change does the speaker advocate for in the video?
Equal opportunities for women in all professions
Increased media coverage of space missions
Higher salaries for astronauts
More funding for space programs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first woman to command the space shuttle, as mentioned in the video?
Sally Ride
Mae Jemison
Peggy Whitson
Eileen Collins
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which NASA astronaut holds the record for the most time spent in space?
Yuri Gagarin
Sally Ride
Peggy Whitson
Eileen Collins
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What impact did seeing Althea Gibson have on the speaker?
It motivated them to travel the world.
It changed their life by showing them what success looks like.
It inspired them to become a scientist.
It discouraged them from pursuing sports.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the speaker's main message regarding future generations?
They should focus on sports.
They should have access to quality education.
They should prioritize financial success.
They should avoid space-related careers.
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