Question

What is the main purpose of "Eileen Collins – NASA's First Female Shuttle Commander to Lead Next Shuttle Mission"?

to inform readers about Eileen Collins' career and her views on space travel

to convince readers that Eileen Collins should command a shuttle mission

to show readers the type of leadership that Eileen Collins demonstrates

to highlight for readers the hardships that Eileen Collins overcame

Answer 1

It should be D.

Answer 2

The main purpose is to:

highlight for readers the hardships that Eileen Collins overcame

Step-by-step explanation:

"Eileen Collins – NASA's First Female Shuttle Commander to Lead Next Shuttle Mission" is a text that bases itself not on the facts of the mission or the the journey of the protagonist once she becomes the shuttle commander.

The story instead focuses on how she overcame bias and odds to become what she has become.

It is a story of her struggles and trials and tribulations that have brought her this far in life.