Mae Jemison: A Pioneer in Space

Mae Jemison: A Pioneer in Space

Read about Mae Jemison and answer the questions below.

Mae C. Jemison was born in Alabama in 1956. When she was little, she loved science and wanted to explore space. She went to college and became a doctor. But she never forgot her dream of going to space! In 1987, she joined NASA and became an astronaut. On September 12, 1992, Mae Jemison made history when she flew into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. She was the first African American woman to travel to space. She spent eight days in space, doing science experiments. Mae Jemison is a hero who showed everyone that with hard work and determination, you can achieve your dreams!

1. What did Mae Jemison love when she was little?

2. What was Mae Jemison's job before she became an astronaut?

3. Mae Jemison was the first   woman to travel to space.

4. She flew into space aboard the Space Shuttle  .

5. What is one thing Mae Jemison did in space?

6. Mae Jemison only wanted to be a doctor, not an astronaut.

7. Mae Jemison showed that you can achieve your dreams with hard work.

Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space.

8. Why is Mae Jemison an important person in history?