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Why do astronauts need to exercise while they are in the space station?
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∙ 15y ago
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.
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How astronauts spend their time in the space ship?
astronauts like to exercise while in the ship
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.
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.
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.
Should astronauts exercise while in free fall?
Astronauts should and do exercise in freefall
Why skeleton of astronauts turn red in space?
I don't think that they do. However astronauts skeleton's do tend to lose some of their calcium while in space. This is because the lack of gravity means that the skeleton is not stressed. To try and prevent this calcium loss astronauts try and exercise hard (to stress the bones) if they are in space for a long period.
How are astronauts able to provide enough water while on mission at the international space station?
to me if they run out they used a urine filter then drink the water
How will you make sure you will stay in bed while sleeping if there is no gravity?
You will tie your shoelaces to the bedpost, or, as astronauts do in the International Space Station, strap yourself to the bed.
Do astronauts eat muffins?
While on a mission - probably not. Crumbs that get airborne is a concern in a spacecraft/space station, so muffins wouldn't be particularly suitable...
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.
