Awesome Astronauts | Building LEGO's Women of NASA!

The video tutorial explores the Women of NASA Lego Ideas set, focusing on building figurines of Sally Ride and Mae Jemison, two pioneering astronauts. It highlights their achievements and contributions to space exploration. The tutorial also guides viewers through constructing the orbiter and completing the space shuttle with its fuel tank and boosters. The video concludes by discussing the lasting impact and legacy of these astronauts, encouraging viewers to stay curious and engaged with science.

What inspired Sally Ride to apply for NASA's astronaut program?

• A lecture by a famous astronaut

• A science fiction book

• An advert in a student newspaper

• A television show about space

What was Mae Jemison's profession before she became an astronaut?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Scientist

• Engineer

What is the purpose of the Orbiter's cargo bay?

• To provide a recreational area

• To keep scientific equipment and satellites

• To house the crew

• To store food supplies

What happens to the fuel tank and rocket boosters after launch?

• They are jettisoned before reaching space

• They remain attached to the orbiter

• They are stored in the cargo bay

• They are used for landing

Which space shuttle did Sally Ride fly on for her first mission?

• Challenger

• Discovery

• Endeavor

• Columbia

What organization did Mae Jemison lead after leaving NASA?

• SpaceX

• 100 Year Starship

• NASA

• International Space Station

What was the aim of Sally Ride Science, the company founded by Sally Ride?

• To inspire girls and young women in science

• To develop new space technologies

• To create educational video games

• To provide astronaut training