What kind of scientists study space?
In this lesson, we will be learning about how people become astronauts and what astronauts need to be able to do. We will also learn some different examples of other jobs related to space.
What kind of scientists study space?
In this lesson, we will be learning about how people become astronauts and what astronauts need to be able to do. We will also learn some different examples of other jobs related to space.
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Key learning points
- Examples of jobs related to exploring space
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3 Questions
Q1.
Why was Helen Sharman important?
She was the first woman to go to space.
Q2.
What was the name of the first satellite that was sent into space?
Hubble
Laika
Q3.
Who was the first man in space?
Tim Peake
3 Questions
Q1.
All astronauts need to learn to speak English and Russian. True or false?
False.
Q2.
What does an educator astronaut do?
An educator astronaut learns about astronauts in space.
Q3.
It is very easy to become an astronaut. True or false?
True.