Comprehension (Ch.3)
Who was the first woman to travel to space?
Valentina Tereshkova
a person who travels in out space
astronaut
What was the 'robotic arm'?
It was a special project Sally worked on. It could lift things weighing more than thirty-two tons! It could grab satellites from space and bring them back to Earth for repairs.
How do astronauts feel while riding the vomit comet?
weightless
a machine that makes things seem realistic
simulator
Why do we put satellites in space?
Satellites send important information back to the Earth
an object in space that goes around a planet
satellite
Was it guaranteed that Sally Ride would go to space?
No
Lyndon B. Johnson
the study of outer space and objects in outer space
astronomy
How did Sally Ride act when she was under pressure?
Calm
sending in papers to try to join a company
application
Define the word 'vibrate' and give an example of something that vibrates in the book.
to shake back and forth very quickly; the simulator
What helped astronauts learn about the experience in a shuttle?
simulator
figuring out which way to go
Where was the Johnson Space Center (NASA's headquarters)?
to guess the size of something
estimate
What is an astrophysicist and who was one?
In her first year, why did Sally spend a lot of time studying?
There were many things to learn to be an astronaut
the leader of a church
minister
How did the women's movement change society in the 60's and 70's?
Women began to gain equal rights in society and women had more career opportunities
a person who cares about women's rights in society
feminist
What does TFNG stand for?
Thirty-Five New Guys
What is a capcom's job?
The capcom communicates with astronauts during their space flight
useful, we can use it to do something
practical (Sally learned practical things like how to put on her spacesuit...)