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Do astronauts require less or more sleep while they are in space?
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∙ 13y ago
Astronauts require less sleep than normal; Theoretically because the astronauts always have to be alert in a dangerous setting like space.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey need less sleep because id they sleep to much they get really dizzy.
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∙ 13y agoThey need as much sleep as they need on earth, about 8-10 hours. It makes no difference
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∙ 11y agoyes beacause they will die
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How do astronauts sleep?
astronauts sleep in sleeping bags tied up to the ceiling and the floor so they wont move around so muchAstronauts sleep in sleeping bags. The bags are fixed to the wall inside a spacecraft. They keep astronauts warm and stop them floating about while they sleep! A special shower lets the astronauts wash without drops of water floating everywhere.
Why should the astronauts use a spacesuits and helmet while walking in the space?
Astronauts wear spacesuits due to the absence of pressure in space. They need to maintain the pressure level on Earth by isolating themselves from actual space. For the helmets: there is no oxygen in space. Humans require oxygen to live, inhaling it through their nose and mouth. Therefore if they do not wear helmets, they will die instantly from loss of oxygen.
Do astronauts need to have a passport while in space?
No , but for astronauts visiting from other nations they do need passports to travel to the respective countries who are launching them into space e.g. the U.S. , Russia .
What is space adaptation syndrome?
It is a type of motion sickness experienced while astronauts adapt to a weightlessness environment.
What is the place where astronauts live and work in space?
The International Space Station normally has a crew of three or four, and while they rotate, most astronauts do not get to live on the space station. As of Feb. 2010 the number is now up to 6.
Why do astronauts require less sleep while in space?
Because they do not have day or night, so no jet lag.
What are some interesting facts about astronauts?
some intersting facts are that asternouts ~ they sleep while standing~ ~they eat dry space food~ ~they can float in their spaceships~
How astronauts spend their time in the space ship?
astronauts like to exercise while in the ship
What is the name of the space sickness that many astronauts get while in space?
Space Adaptation Syndrome
Do astronauts leave the ISS while in outer space?
no
What equipment do astronauts use in space?
Astronauts use a variety of tools while in space. For instance, astronauts use specially designed tools, like hammers and wrenches, that are made to be used with unwieldy space suits.
Do the astronauts need special clothes while living and working inside the space station?
If the space station is pressurized, I don't think astronauts need to where space suits.
How did astronauts communicate with earth while in space?
They communicated by radio.
How do astronauts sleep?
astronauts sleep in sleeping bags tied up to the ceiling and the floor so they wont move around so muchAstronauts sleep in sleeping bags. The bags are fixed to the wall inside a spacecraft. They keep astronauts warm and stop them floating about while they sleep! A special shower lets the astronauts wash without drops of water floating everywhere.
What do people use as a shower in space?
Astronauts do not shower, they must sponge bath while they are in space.
Why should the astronauts use a spacesuits and helmet while walking in the space?
Astronauts wear spacesuits due to the absence of pressure in space. They need to maintain the pressure level on Earth by isolating themselves from actual space. For the helmets: there is no oxygen in space. Humans require oxygen to live, inhaling it through their nose and mouth. Therefore if they do not wear helmets, they will die instantly from loss of oxygen.
How can astronauts perform their space walk and move around as if nothing while the space station is traveling at 17500 mph?
Astronauts can perform their space walk and move around as if nothing is happening while the space station is traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, because there is no gravity. This keeps them from feeling the fast speed.
