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Q: Why would astronauts wear special suits if they went outside of the space shuttle in the thermosphere?
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What are three aspects of spacethat are different from earth and require astronauts to use special equipment when outside the space shuttle or space station?

oxygen suit


How does the space shuttle send tools into space?

The astronauts carry them on special "tool belts" that attach to their spacesuits.


What memorable events occurred on July 17 1959?

Space shuttle was able to float in the sky. astronauts found something special on the moon


Why do astronauts wear a special kind of clothing?

The astronauts spacesuits are a type of life support system to keep them alive when outside of the spacecraft. Then it supplies them with air, water, communications, cooling, waste disposal and anything else they need for survival in an environment in which it is impossible to live without it. The orange spacesuits worn by space shuttle astronauts during launch and re-entry provide air,communications and also prevents their blood from pooling in one part of the body causing faintness. Most of the time on the shuttle and the International Space Station, astronauts wear regular clothing and only need to use special suits for EVA and launch and re-entry procedures.


What is so special about the thermosphere?

because of yo mama


What is so special the thermosphere?

because of yo mama


How would you use the bathroom in a space shuttle?

The astronauts had special 'bags' or 'diapers' there, where they can go anytime. after that, they would use a special compartment in the ship to shoot their droppings into space. in some ships, though, there are actually built in toilets, but that is very rare...


Why is it necessary to use special instruments to measure the temperature of the atmosphere in the thermosphere layer?

The thermosphere is the last layer of the atmosphere. Special instruments are needed to measure its temperature because there are very few particles in the thermosphere that would strike a conventional thermometer to heat it.


How are astronauts inside the spacecraft protected from the heat?

astronauts wear special suits which protect them from the heat


How are the astronauts inside the spacecraft protected from the heat?

astronauts wear special suits which protect them from the heat


Do astronauts do special training?

Yes, lots and lots of it.


How do the astronauts restroom?

they use special gravity toilets