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How many American astronauts have been sent to space and how many have died?
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Do all astrounuats die before returning to earth?
No. Only a few astronauts have died in the line of duty, and very few (and no Americans) have died in space. The most dangerous part of any space journey is the launch and the landing. Three American astronauts were killed in a fire in the capsule on the launch pad during testing before Apollo 1. Seven astronauts were killed when space shuttle Challenger was destroyed during launch, and seven astronauts were killed when the shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas during re-entry. At least a few astronauts were killed in aircraft accidents. We believe that the Russians lost a couple of astronauts in space, but this has never been admitted. Several Russian astronauts have died during re-entry or during the landing.
How many astronauts died in the Apollo 1 space accident?
6
Names of astraunots that have died in space?
To date no astronauts have died in space . What about rthe re-entry disaster about 10 years ago? Or does the edge of the atmosphere not count as 'space'?
Did Apollo 17 make it back to earth?
Yes, all Apollo missions returned safely to Earth. No human has ever died in space (though there have been astronauts that died on re-entry).
Which US space mission was a disaster and three astronauts died in a fire in?
It was Apollo 1 where all three died in a fire.
Do all astrounuats die before returning to earth?
No. Only a few astronauts have died in the line of duty, and very few (and no Americans) have died in space. The most dangerous part of any space journey is the launch and the landing. Three American astronauts were killed in a fire in the capsule on the launch pad during testing before Apollo 1. Seven astronauts were killed when space shuttle Challenger was destroyed during launch, and seven astronauts were killed when the shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas during re-entry. At least a few astronauts were killed in aircraft accidents. We believe that the Russians lost a couple of astronauts in space, but this has never been admitted. Several Russian astronauts have died during re-entry or during the landing.
What happen to astronauts on apollo1?
Yuri Gagarin, a soviet cosmonaut, was the first man in space. He was killed in an airplane training accident about 10 years after his historic flight. Alan Shepard was the first American astronaut. He died of leukemia in 1998, at about 74 years old.
Has astronauts been to earth?
As far as has been made public, all astronauts of any country have been trained on earth, began their space missions on earth, and returned to earth at the conclusion of their missions. Astronauts have died during launch or re-entry. None have been lost or died in space. So the answer to the question is: Yes, 100%, every known astronaut has been to earth. In fact, if you want to round things off, every astronaut has spent approximately 100% of his life on the earth, and approximately zero in space.
How many astronauts died in the Apollo 1 space accident?
6
How are astronauts brave?
Going into space is dangerous. A fair number of astronauts and cosmonauts have died during space missions and others have face with life-threatening situations. Astronauts go into space knowing that even a seemingly minor malfunction could prove fatal.
Names of astraunots that have died in space?
To date no astronauts have died in space . What about rthe re-entry disaster about 10 years ago? Or does the edge of the atmosphere not count as 'space'?
Did Apollo 17 make it back to earth?
Yes, all Apollo missions returned safely to Earth. No human has ever died in space (though there have been astronauts that died on re-entry).
Are there astronauts that died in space?
I don`t believe so but it may be very true. All I can tell you is that I think for sure not one astronaut has died in space.
Which US space mission was a disaster and three astronauts died in a fire in?
It was Apollo 1 where all three died in a fire.
How many astronauts died on the moon?
No astronauts have died on the moon.
How many astrounats have died?
As of now, a total of 18 astronauts have died during space missions. This includes fatalities from both the United States (NASA) and Russia (Roscosmos) space agencies. These tragic incidents occurred during various missions, including the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters.
Name of astronauts in India?
The first Indian Astronaut was Rakesh Sharma, who was a pilot in the Indian Air force. Since then not many indians have gone to space. However there has been a few Indian origin ( who had Indians as their mother or father) astronauts at the NASA such as Kalpana Chawla ( died while re entry of the Space Shuttle Coloumbia), Sunita Williams.
