Question

• flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1991 • scientist who performed experiments in space • studied chemistry at Texas Woman's University Who is described by the facts above? A. Barbara Jordan B. Millie Hughes-Fulford C. Ann Richards D. Lydia Mendoza

Answer 1

The person described is Millie Hughes-Fulford, who was a scientist and Payload Specialist on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1991, performing biomedical experiments in space and studied chemistry at Texas Woman's University.

Step-by-step explanation:

The individual described by the facts stated above is B. Millie Hughes-Fulford. Millie Hughes-Fulford flew aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in June 1991 as a Payload Specialist on STS-40, the first Spacelab mission dedicated to biomedical studies. She was a scientist who, during her time in space, performed experiments involving the investigation of the effects of microgravity on the immune system. Prior to her spaceflight, she studied chemistry at Texas Woman's University and later earned a Ph.D. in chemistry. Hence, she fulfills all the criteria mentioned in the question.