Barry Wilmore

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/barry-wilmore

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Barry Wilmore born?December 29, 1962
2. What is the previous career?United States Navy test pilot, involved in T-45 Goshawk jet trainer development
3. What is the total duration in space?464 days across five spaceflights
4. Who is Barry Wilmore?Barry Wilmore is an American astronaut who has flown to space five times. He is also a test pilot for the U.S. Navy and helps build new spacecraft.
5. How many times has Barry Wilmore flown to space?He has flown to space five times, spending a total of 464 days in orbit.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Any activity done by an astronaut outside a spacecraft, often referred to as a spacewalk.
Expedition: A long-duration stay by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Commercial Crew Program: NASA's initiative to develop spacecraft with private companies to transport astronauts to the ISS.