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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
Helen trained in Russia, which makes her a ‘______’, rather than an ‘Astronaut’
Helen trained in Russia, which makes her a ‘______’, rather than an ‘Astronaut’
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.
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 ______.
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.
Helen Sharman went into space as a research ______ (looking.
Helen Sharman went into space as a research ______ (looking.
13,000 other ______ applied.
13,000 other ______ applied.
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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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