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During the start and ascent astronauts wear appropriate suits, that also have been made for radiation protection.
On the ISS experiments have been made with dummies in various astronaut suits placed all over station (even outside) and equipped with radiation measuring devices. This was done during the 1990's already (code word: "Matroshka", you will find details in the internet using that word).
On-board and during spacewalks (EVA's) astronauts wear dosimeters that are regularly checked and harmful amounts of radiation never have been found so far. As for now, even a flight to Mars and back (assumed duration: 500 days) would not constitute a radiation risk to the crew.
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Why do astronauts have to wear shield protection?
Everyone needs to be protected against radiation, because radiation in strong doses can Kill or injure. A small amount that a person receives in an x-ray will do no harm; but, too strong a dose of radiation is very dangerous. Radiation is greater in outer space than it is on the earth, because, we are protected from radiation on earth by the atmosphere. Astronauts in outer space have no such protection.
What obstacles did whoopi goldberg overcome?
Well their are many things that she had to overcome here they are.-migranes-drugs-abuse-dyslexia-dropping out of school-dental problems-bladder problems
Why must astronauts be careful about spills or crumbs?
they may get into equipment and cause serious problems
How astronauts face problems of loneliness?
Through safety equipment and procedures and their intensive training.
What problems did astronauts have growing plants in low gravity?
Due to lack of gravity the roots grew upwards.
What are the problems met by astronauts in outer space?
There are several problems met by astronauts in outer space. These problems include oxygen, radiation, gravity, weight, temperature, and food.
How do astronauts overcome gravity in space?
In space, there is no gravity to overcome. The chllenge to astronauts is how to deal with the lack of gravity.
How can astronauts protect from radiation?
Astronauts can be protected from radiation by their suits. The space suits are designed for it only.
What are some problems astronauts encounter in space?
Toilet Problems.
What are the three main problems that traveling from Earth to Mars must overcome?
1. Lack of gravity - no gravity caused bone loss and other changes in the human body. 2. Radiation - deadly radiation from the sun and cosmic rays can damage human tissue or even kill astronauts if they get overexposure to radiation for which there is little or no protection in outer space. 3. Isolation - no one has been that far from Earth before and little is known about the long term effects of being cut off from Earth and other humans.
Why do astronauts need protection against radiation?
1. on earth light and radiation from space is filtered in the atmosphere, however when going out of the atmosphere radiation can become unpleasant.
Why do astronauts have to wear shield protection?
Everyone needs to be protected against radiation, because radiation in strong doses can Kill or injure. A small amount that a person receives in an x-ray will do no harm; but, too strong a dose of radiation is very dangerous. Radiation is greater in outer space than it is on the earth, because, we are protected from radiation on earth by the atmosphere. Astronauts in outer space have no such protection.
Astronauts on spacewalks outside the orbiting Space Station have to wear protective clothing against which type of radiation?
you are thinking of Solar radiation. or radiation from the sun in simple terms.
What were the problems with project mercury?
One problem with Project Mercury was the spacesuit. It was very heavy and needed to be redesigned several times. Another problem that Project Mercury faced was designing a way to bring back the astronauts without them overheating on re-entry. There were also tragedies to overcome when a test failed and astronauts died.
Will astronauts go to Mercury?
not right now they have to find a solution to deal with heat radiation
How you overcome the Indian problems?
There is no problem *****
What instrument measures radiation in space?
Geiger counters for measuring how much radiation is going on *now*. Dosimeters are carried by the astronauts in order to determine their total radiation dose during the mission.
