Mark Kelly

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mark-kelly

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 Mark Kelly born?February 21, 1964
2. What is the military service?Retired Navy Captain, flew combat missions during the Gulf War
3. What is the NASA astronaut?Completed four Space Shuttle missions, including commanding STS-134 (final Endeavour mission)
4. What did Mark Kelly do before he became a senator?He was a naval aviator who flew combat missions in the Gulf War. He then joined NASA and flew four space shuttle missions, including commanding the final Endeavour flight.
5. How many space missions did Mark Kelly fly?He flew four missions: STS-108, STS-121, STS-124, and STS-134, where he was the commander.

Naval Aviator: A commissioned officer in the navy trained to fly aircraft, often from naval vessels.
Space Shuttle Program: NASA's program that used reusable spacecraft to transport astronauts and cargo to Earth orbit.
Senior Senator: The senator from a state who has served the longest in the U.S. Senate.
Gun Violence Prevention: Efforts and policies aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by firearms.