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their suits are very heavy.
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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 .
Why do astronauts need to go to the hospital?
Most astronauts have to go to the hospital anyways for a check up before they leave for space. Some astronauts get hurt or injured n space and may need to get tothe hospital when they return. When astronauts get back they have an examination too. Astronauts are highly trained, but they are still human and can get sick or injured like anyone else.
What is the need of all of the space gear for astronauts?
Because the need to be helthCan l came on icaly.It is so fubolous.I like your show.
Why do Astronauts have to be very fit before going into space?
Why have scientists developed exercises for astronauts living in outer space for long periods of time? Due to lack of gravitational field all the systms of the body but especially the musculoskeletal system is affected, in terms of bone resorption. To mninimize the effects of zero gravity exercises are developed.
Do astronauts require less or more sleep while they are in space?
Astronauts require less sleep than normal; Theoretically because the astronauts always have to be alert in a dangerous setting like space.
Why do astronauts need exercise in space?
There's no gravity in space - this affects their muscles. Exercising keep the muscles toned.
Would you need to do weights if you were in space?
Astronauts have work out machines to keep their muscles strong. They exercise every day.
Why do astronauts need to exercise while they are in the space station?
In a zero gee environment (weightlessness), the Human Body almost immediately begins losing muscle and bone mass. If they did not exercise, Astronauts returning from Space after a long stay on the Space Station would be unable to walk, and would have to be in a wheelchair for weeks before they could learn to walk again.
How will astronauts get oxygen out of space?
They need to take it with them. There is no oxygen in space
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.
Do astronauts need to do laundry in space?
No, astronauts actually don't do laundry in space. They have to throw away there clothes after they get dirty, because their is no way to wash them.
Why do astronauts need warm clothing in space?
The reason it is so cold in space and astronauts need warm clothing is because thair is NO element in space for warm energy conduction, an element is any natral mass.
What do astronauts need to survive in space?
food, water, shelter
What do astronauts need when walking in space?
I am not sure, ask NASA
Do astronauts need to walk on the moon?
No, because most astronauts just make it into space but don't walk on the moon and their still considered astronauts.
Why do you have space food?
You need space food to give nutrition to astronauts. They need energy to perform tasks thus need food.
How much exercise do astronauts need in space?
They need to exercise with regularity because the muscles begin to atrophy and bones begin to lose density . This present shuttle mission to the International Space Station brought the C.O.L.B.E.R.T. ( named after the comedian) which is an acronym for Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill ; see related links .
