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Do you have to be an astronaut to be aboard the International Space Station?
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∙ 14y ago
Two ways of going to the International Space Station Would be to become a professional astronaut / cosmonaut or to be a space tourist (you need to be able to pay about 30 millions dollars and pass a multitude of physicals and the 6 to 8 month cosmonaut training is Russias Star City).
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Which astronauts are currently aboard the International Space Station?
Currently, the commanding astronaut aboard the International Space Station is Kevin Ford. Astronaut Ford is accompanied by fellow American Tom Marshburn, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Russian astronauts Oleg Novitskiy, Roman Romanenko, and Evgeny Tarelkin.
How long are people on the ISS for?
Generally an astronaut or cosmonaut living aboard the International Space Station on a long duration space flight will stay for about 6 months.
Does the earth gravity affect the astronaut in space?
If he is aboard something that's in Earth-orbit, like the International Space Station or the Space Shuttle, then Earth's gravity is what's keeping him in orbit.
Does the mass of an astronaut change when she or he is visiting the International Space Station?
The mass of an astronaut does not change when she is visiting the International Space Station. Mass is a property that does not change, but the weight of a person does change in space.
How many people are in space?
There are three people currently aboard the International Space Station.
How many people are out in space?
There are three people currently aboard the International Space Station.
Who was the first Canadian aboard the International Space Station?
Marc Garneau.
Who was Chris?
the first Canadian astronaut to space walk and go to the Russian international space station
Who was Chris hatfield?
the first Canadian astronaut to space walk and go to the Russian international space station
What year was peggy whitson in space?
2002 Peggy Annette Whitson (born February 9, 1960) is an American biochemistry researcher, retired NASA astronaut, and former NASA Chief Astronaut. Her first space mission was in 2002, with an extended stay aboard the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 5.
Who was the first female commander of the space station?
Peggy Whitson, while aboard the International Space Station from October, 2007 to April, 2008.
How many people are currently aboard the space shuttle?
If you mean the international space station, then there are 13 people on board
