Journey to Becoming an Astronaut

The transcript narrates the journey of a person born in California to Mexican migrant workers. Despite educational challenges, they were inspired by the moon landing to become an astronaut. They pursued education in engineering, faced multiple rejections from NASA, but eventually succeeded in becoming an astronaut and contributing to the ISS. Now, they inspire students to pursue their dreams.

What was the main challenge the narrator faced during his early life?

• Language barriers in Mexico

• Lack of interest in education

• Constant moving and working in fields

• No access to schools

Where did the narrator's family spend their Christmases?

• In Texas

• In Mexico

• In California

• In Arizona

What event inspired the narrator to dream of becoming an astronaut?

• Watching the moon landing

• Meeting an astronaut

• Reading a book about space

• Visiting a space museum

What did the narrator's father tell him was key to achieving his dream?

• Hard work

• School

• Luck

• Connections

Who was the first Hispanic American astronaut that inspired the narrator?

• Carlos Noriega

• Ellen Ochoa

• Franklin Chang Diaz

• Jose Hernandez

What field did the narrator pursue in university?

• Law

• Medicine

• Business

• Engineering

How many times was the narrator rejected by NASA before being selected?

• 5 times

• 15 times

• 8 times

• 11 times

What was the narrator's mission after being selected by NASA?

• A mission to the ISS

• A mission to build a satellite

• A mission to the Moon

• A mission to Mars

What does the narrator emphasize as key to achieving dreams?

• Having connections

• Starting early

• Hard work and education

• Being lucky

What does the narrator now do to help others?

• Teaches at a university

• Helps students reach for the stars

• Works as a NASA recruiter

• Writes books about space