Millie Hughes-Fulford is noted for being the first Texas-born woman to do what?

• A. Fly aboard a space shuttle mission as a scientist.
• B. Walk on the Moon.
• C. Lead a space agency as administrator.
• D. Invent the space suit.

Answer: (A)

The focus here is recognizing a notable achievement by an astronaut and understanding the role she played in spaceflight. Millie Hughes-Fulford made history as the first Texas-born woman to fly aboard a Space Shuttle mission, serving as a scientist on the mission. She flew on STS-40 in 1991, participating as a mission specialist and conducting experiments tied to space biology, demonstrating that women from Texas could contribute as scientists in space missions.

Walking on the Moon happened during the Apollo program and was achieved by other astronauts long before Hughes-Fulford. Leading a space agency or inventing the space suit are separate accomplishments not attributed to her. The option that describes her as flying aboard a space shuttle mission as a scientist best captures her historic role.