UNIVERSE
MARS EXPLORATION
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The dedication and support of the general population is needed for a space program to succeed.
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A space program can succeed without public support, but getting funding is easier with it.
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The general population’s support has less of an impact than the government’s support.
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Technology is the key to a space program’s success, not the support of the public.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the article, how important does Mae Jemison think the support of the general population is to the success of space programs? The dedication and support of the general population is needed for a space program to succeed. A space program can succeed without public support, but getting funding is easier with it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jemison points out that such exploration often leads to innovation and unexpected technology that make an impact on Earth-based programs.
Detailed explanation-3: -What does Jemison mean when she says that the project must be inclusive? She means that people should help out with this project. What is one challenge faced by the project? The lack of oxygen.
Detailed explanation-4: -Redd first quotes Mae Jemison in the third paragraph. She quotes her in this part of the article because Jemison is one of the article’s experts and Redd wants to introduce her early.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is the greatest challenge facing space programs that are trying to send human beings to other planets? Providing activities that will decrease boredom and depression on such a long journey away from Earth.
Detailed explanation-6: -She is the first African-American to be a astronaut. She was chosen in the NASA training program in June 4, 1987. After more than one year of training, Mae C. Jemison she was chosen to earn the title of the science mission specialist.