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Q: Why does astronauts appear weightless in their earth orbiting space craft?
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What was the name of the craft that took the astronauts to the moon?

The Eagle, was the first craft to take astronauts to the moon.


If your launched into space in a space craft your weight would?

You become weightless, and can float about inside the craft, or float while tethered by a safety line to the craft while on a space walk outside.


What was the name of the craft that took astronauts to the Moon?

Apollo 11


How many astronauts were sent into space in an Apollo Craft?

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What are astronauts used for?

Astronauts fly the craft and participate in experiments. They provide what is commonly called "human intelligence" regarding the outcome of these experiments.


How do Astronauts turn and maneuver capsules while in space?

The capsules have several thrusters (rocket engines) attached to them to move the capsule. Capsules that are manned have a control panel inside the craft for the astronauts to control the turns and maneuvers of the craft. There are also unmanned capsules that have control panels off the craft that control it.


What are NASA astronauts mostly carried by in space?

The last time a human has landed on the moon was in 1971. Since no NASA astronauts have landed on anything from that day on, astronauts are mostly carried by a space craft throughout their journey.


How do astronauts relax and have fun in space?

They can read a book, listen to music or just fly about the craft.


What most likely danger of debris left in Earth's orbit?

collision with space craft orbiting the Earth


What is most likely danger of debris left in earth's orbit?

collision with space craft orbiting the Earth


What is a U.S. space project that gave astronauts practice piloting space craft and working in space?

Project Gemini and Project Apollo had astronauts practice piloting and working in space.


What was the Apollo 8?

Apollo 8 was the first man craft to take astronauts to around the moon and back.