Journey to Space: A Female Astronaut's Story

The transcript details the journey of a female astronaut from her initial inspiration during the Shenzhou 5 launch in 2003 to her eventual space mission in 2013. It covers her surprise at being selected for astronaut training in 2009, the challenges she faced, and the rigorous training required. The narrative also highlights the support from her family, the physical demands of the job, and her personal reflections on the significance of her role, especially in the eyes of her daughter.

What event in 2003 inspired the narrator to consider becoming an astronaut?

• A family member's encouragement

• Watching a space documentary

• The launch of Shenzhou 5

• A school science project

What was the narrator's family's initial reaction to her decision to become an astronaut?

• They encouraged her to pursue a different career

• They were concerned about the dangers

• They were immediately supportive

• They were indifferent

In what year did the narrator finally travel to space?

• 2015

• 2013

• 2010

• 2009

Which of the following was NOT a new challenge faced by the narrator during her space mission?

• Piloting the spacecraft

• Operating a robotic arm

• Spacewalks

• Longer flight duration

How long can underwater training sessions last for astronauts?

• 2 to 3 hours

• 4 to 6 hours

• 1 to 2 hours

• 6 to 8 hours

What is the maximum G-force that astronauts endure during training?

• 2 G

• 4 G

• 8 G

• 6 G

What does the narrator's daughter think of her mother's profession?

• She is indifferent

• She finds it boring

• She wishes her mother had a different job

• She finds it sacred and is proud

What promise does the narrator make to her daughter?

• To take her daughter to space

• To retire after the mission

• To write a book about her experiences

• To bring back a star from space