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HELEN SHARMAN was the first ______ Citizen to travel to space and to visit the Mir Space Station
HELEN SHARMAN was the first ______ Citizen to travel to space and to visit the Mir Space Station
British
She was chosen through Project ______ to be Britain’s first astronaut
She was chosen through Project ______ to be Britain’s first astronaut
Juno
Helen was 27 years old (the ______ youngest person) when she flew into space
Helen was 27 years old (the ______ youngest person) when she flew into space
fifth
She graduated in ______ from the University of Sheffield
She graduated in ______ from the University of Sheffield
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Helen trained in Russia, which makes her a ‘______’, rather than an ‘Astronaut’
Helen trained in Russia, which makes her a ‘______’, rather than an ‘Astronaut’
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Before becoming an astronaut, she worked on the chemistry of ______ for a confectionary (sweets) company.
Before becoming an astronaut, she worked on the chemistry of ______ for a confectionary (sweets) company.
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Helen heard about Project Juno through a radio advert in 1989 while working as a research ______.
Helen heard about Project Juno through a radio advert in 1989 while working as a research ______.
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Helen spent 18 months training in Star City (a Russian training ______) before being launched into space.
Helen spent 18 months training in Star City (a Russian training ______) before being launched into space.
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Helen Sharman went into space as a research ______ (looking.
Helen Sharman went into space as a research ______ (looking.
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13,000 other ______ applied.
13,000 other ______ applied.
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Study Notes
Helen Sharman: Trailblazing Astronaut
- First British citizen to travel to space and visit the Mir Space Station.
- Selected through Project Juno to become Britain's first astronaut.
- Flew into space at 27 years old, making her the fourth youngest person in space.
- Graduated in 1984 from the University of Sheffield with a degree in chemistry.
- Completed training in Russia, earning her the title of ‘cosmonaut’ instead of ‘astronaut’.
- Prior to her space mission, worked on the chemistry of confectionery for a sweets company.
- Discovered Project Juno through a radio advertisement in 1989 while working as a research scientist.
- Underwent 18 months of rigorous training at Star City, a Russian cosmonaut training facility.
- Participated in space as a research scientist focused on scientific experiments.
- Over 13,000 applicants competed for a chance to be an astronaut in Project Juno.
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Test your knowledge about Helen Sharman, the first British citizen to travel to space and visit the Mir Space Station. Learn fascinating facts about her journey and achievements in this quiz.
