Long Journey to the Stars

How many times did Jose Hernandez apply to become an astronaut before being accepted?

The space shuttle Discovery was the most exciting spacecraft of all time.

Where did Jose Hernandez’s shuttle land after its mission?

How old was Jose when he told his Dad he wanted to be an astronaut?

Was Hernández accepted to NASA the first time he applied?

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Hernandez’s parents both graduated from college.

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What television show inspired Jose’s interest in space?

What did Hernandez learn to increase his chances of becoming an astronaut?

Did Hernández travel to space on the shuttle Atlantis or on the shuttle Discovery?

What is Jose's Dad's name?

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What did Jose Hernandez do as a boy before sunrise?

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What did Hernández study in college: history or engineering?

Did Hernández speak Russian before he applied to NASA?

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How long did Hernández’s mission in space last: 14 days or two years?

Was José Hernández born in California?

Did Hernández finally become an astronaut on his 12th application to NASA?

What inspired Hernández to become an astronaut: watching astronauts on TV or going to a Star Trek theme park?

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What helped Hernandez persevere when college became difficult?

Hernandez considered giving up his dream after his sixth rejection letter.

Did Hernández’s parents support his dream of becoming an astronaut?

Why did José Hernández’s family decide to stay in Stockton year-round?

What college did Jose graduate from?

Jose Hernandez’s story is an inspiration for all children.

Why did Jose’s family decide to stay in Stockton year-round?