Ellen Ochoa's Achievements and Challenges

The video explores the life and achievements of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic American astronaut. It covers her early life, inspiration from Sally Ride, and her journey to becoming an astronaut despite initial setbacks. Ellen's contributions to space technology, particularly in robotic arms, are highlighted. The video also details her rigorous training, teamwork in space missions, and her roles in various space flights. Ellen's legacy and her advice to students about the importance of education and setting goals are emphasized.

What is one of the key messages Ellen Ochoa shares about achieving success?

• A good education can take you anywhere.

• Success is purely based on luck.

• Goals are not important in life.

• Only astronauts can reach the stars.

Who inspired Ellen Ochoa to become an astronaut?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong

• Sally Ride

What was one of the challenges Ellen faced when applying to the astronaut program?

• She had no educational background.

• She was too young.

• She lacked interest in space.

• She was not a military pilot.

What invention helped Ellen Ochoa gain entry into the astronaut program?

• A space suit design

• A communication device

• A robotic arm guide

• A new type of spacecraft

What is one aspect of astronaut training mentioned in the video?

• Designing new rockets

• Learning to fly commercial planes

• Adapting to weightlessness

• Building space stations

How long did Ellen Ochoa train before her first mission?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

What role did Ellen Ochoa have on her first space mission?

• Commander

• Mission Specialist

• Pilot

• Payload Specialist

What was one of the tasks Ellen Ochoa performed using the robotic arm?

• Communicating with Earth

• Building a new spacecraft

• Launching a satellite

• Repairing the space shuttle

How many times did Ellen Ochoa travel to space?

• Two times

• Five times

• Three times

• Four times

What does Ellen Ochoa emphasize to students about career preparation?

• Luck is more important than education.

• Education is key to standing out.

• Only astronauts need to prepare.

• Goals are not necessary for success.