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Question
Read about the space mission of Sunita Williams. Imagine you are going to interview her. Frame 10 to 12 interview relevant questions regarding-
- her early life, training
- education
- her actual flight into space
- future plans
- her message to viewers.
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Solution
Good evening, Madam! I, Master Saurav Sharma, am a class X student of the IIPM High School. We students have read about your successful space mission that concluded recently and would like to know more about you by asking you a few questions.
- Could you tell us a little about your childhood and where you grew up?
- What inspired you to become an astronaut?
- How did your education help you prepare for a career in space exploration?
- What kind of physical and mental training did you undergo before going into space?
- Was the training more challenging than the actual space mission?
- How did you prepare yourself to live and work in zero gravity?
- How did you feel during the launch of your first space mission?
- What were your main duties on the International Space Station?
- What was your most memorable experience in space?
- Do you have any future plans to go back into space?
- What advice would you give to young students who dream of becoming astronauts?
- What message would you like to share with people about the importance of space exploration and science?
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