Mandla Maseko participo en una competencia que promovia los viajes al espacio para civiles. Mas de un millon de personas

Mandla Maseko, a young South African, is among 23 winners of a competition for civilian space travel. Over a million people participated, and Maseko could become the first black African in space. The journey will reach 100 kilometers above Earth. Maseko underwent rigorous tests, including skydiving, and was one of three South Africans chosen for a final competition judged by astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Aldrin sought courage, enthusiasm, and camaraderie in finalists. Maseko, who paused his engineering studies due to financial constraints, hopes to resume them before the 2015 space trip.

How many people won the competition to travel to space?

• 23

• 1,000

• 1,000,000

• 100

What altitude will the space journey reach above Earth?

• 50 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

• 150 kilometers

• 200 kilometers

Who was one of the judges in the final competition in the United States?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

• Yuri Gagarin

What qualities did Buzz Aldrin look for in the finalists?

• Discipline, focus, and determination

• Creativity, patience, and leadership

• Courage, enthusiasm, and camaraderie

• Intelligence, strength, and speed

What did Mandla Maseko hope to do before his space trip in 2015?

• Learn a new language

• Travel around the world

• Resume his engineering studies

• Start a new business