Michele Onizuka

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronaut
gptkbp:airlines 1
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Colorado_Boulder
gptkbp:associatedWith Challenger disaster
gptkbp:awards gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:NASA_Space_Flight_Medal
gptkbp:born June 24, 1941
gptkbp:celebrates Michele_Onizuka_Elementary_School
Onizuka_Memorial_Park
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:died January 28, 1986
gptkbp:fieldOfStudy Electrical engineering
gptkbp:fullName Michele_T._Onizuka
gptkbp:hobbies Fishing
Photography
Reading
Traveling
Flying
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Michele Onizuka
gptkbp:influenced STEM education initiatives
Public interest in space missions
Space exploration policies
Diversity in aerospace industry
Asian_American_youth
gptkbp:influences Asian_American_representation_in_space_exploration
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:Mae_Jemison
gptkb:John_Glenn
gptkb:Sally_Ride
gptkb:Neil_Armstrong
gptkb:Yuri_Gagarin
gptkbp:legacy Advocate for education
Role model for future generations
Symbol of courage and exploration
Inspiration for space enthusiasts
Pioneering_Asian_American_astronaut
gptkbp:militaryService gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:mission gptkb:STS-51-L
Challenger
gptkbp:missions 6 days
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:occupation NASA astronaut
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Kona,_Hawaii
gptkbp:posthumousRecognition NASA's_Onizuka_Award
gptkbp:rank Colonel
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Lynn_Onizuka