UNIVERSE
SPACE EXPLORATION
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Question
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Only scientists and engineers at NASA should be working on space travel.
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People with creative minds and ideas can help scientists and engineers come up with new ideas.
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Artists and science fiction writers will work at NASA to get a spaceship to another planet.
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Rich people and celebrities will be the best resources to figure out the obstacles to space travel.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mae Jemison went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992 and became the first African American woman in space. She is also a trained medical doctor, served as a Medical Officer in the Peace Corps and currently runs BioSentient Corp, a medical technology company.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mae Jemison changed the world because she showed that women and African-Americans could be astronauts. As the first female African-American in space, Jemison instantly made history. She also became a role model for all young women and African-Americans who were interested in science and space travel.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jemison points out that such exploration often leads to innovation and unexpected technology that make an impact on Earth-based programs.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. “Never be limited by other people’s imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."
Detailed explanation-5: -Jemison grew up watching the Apollo airings on TV, but she was often upset that there were no female astronauts. However, Jemison was inspired by African American actress Nichelle Nichols who played Lieutenant Uhura on the Star Trek television show. Jemison was determined to one day travel in space.
Detailed explanation-6: -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.