Ellen Ochoa Trivia Quiz: NASA Astronaut

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Ellen Ochoa Trivia Quiz: NASA Astronaut

Ellen Ochoa, an American engineer and NASA astronaut was born on May 10, 1958. Previously, she was the director of the Johnson Space Center. Her nine-day mission aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 1993 made her the first Hispanic woman in space. Upon Michael Coats' retirement on December 31, 2012, Ochoa became director. In her role as director of Johnson Space Center, she became the first Hispanic and the second female director. Here are 10 quiz questions based on Ellen Ochoa life. Let’s play the quiz!

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What year did Ellen Ochoa become a NASA astronaut?

  • 1990

  • 1991

  • 1992

  • 1993

The subject in which Ellen Ochoa earned her master's and doctorate degrees is?

  • Chemistry

  • Astronomy

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Rocket science

Ellen Ochoa attended which of the following schools?

  • MIT

  • Georgia Tech

  • San Diego State

  • University of Illinois

Where was Ellen Ochoa born?

  • Oregon

  • California

  • Boston

  • Florida

When Ellen Ochoa completed her higher education?

  • 1979

  • 1980

  • 1985

  • 1974

What is the name of Ellen Ochoa's Father?

  • Malcolm X

  • Joseph Ochoa

  • Tim Feldmann

  • John Kennedy

From which university did Ellen Ochoa complete her Ph.D.?

  • San Diego State University

  • Stanford University

  • Delhi University

  • None of the above

In terms of her career, Ellen Ochoa is primarily known for what?

  • Actor

  • Supreme Court Justice

  • Singer

  • Astronaut

What is the height of Ellen Ochoa?

  • 5 Feet , 1 Inches

  • 5 Feet , 4 Inches

  • 5 Feet , 0 Inches

  • 4 Feet , 9 Inches

Where did Ellen's paternal grandparents come from?

  • Canada

  • Brazil

  • Mexico

  • Spain

Ellen Ochoa made her first space flight in what spacecraft?

  • Apollo

  • Gemini

  • SpaceShip One

  • Space Shuttle Discovery

When was Ellen Ochoa born?

  • May 10, 1958

  • May 10, 1960

  • May 10, 1980

  • May 10, 1990

How many children did Ellen Ochoa have?

  • 4 Boys

  • 1 Boy 1 Girl

  • 2 Boys

  • 1 Boy

For what Ellen Ochoa is Famous for?

  • American astronaut and Engineer

  • Engineer

  • Yoga Teacher

  • Entrepreneur

What major NASA facility became the director of Ellen Ochoa?

  • Johnson Space Center

  • Goddard Space Flight Center

  • Ames Research Center

  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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