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Can astronauts breathe on the moon?

No, astronauts cannot breathe on the moon because there is no atmosphere. It lacks oxygen and air pressure required for humans to breathe. Astronauts must rely on oxygen supplies within their spacesuits or habitats.


What special gear did they have to wear on the moon?

A space suit must perform several functions to allow the astronaut to work safely and comfortably. It must have a stable internal pressure (similar to the Earth's atmosphere), it must allow the astronaut to move easily, it has a "primary life support system" which allows for the circulation of cooled and purified oxygen so that he/she can breathe, it allows for temperature regulation, sheilding against UV and particle rays, it has to have a communication system, a way to dock to the spacecraft and a way to collect and contain solid and liquid waste. And that's all in the space suit!


Why did astronauts use radios to talk on the moon?

There are many reasons, but significant ones are related to available atmosphere. The astronauts must stay in their space suits to get breathable air. Denser air is better for the transmition of sound. So it is hard to get sound to go through the space suit and then hard to get it to go through the low density atmosphere of the moon. Radios are easier and can go much farther.


What must Astronauts do to get their bodies readjusted to Earths Atmosphere?

Astronauts must undergo a gradual reconditioning process upon returning to Earth to readjust to the planet's atmosphere. This may involve physical therapy, controlled exercise, and a monitored diet to help their bodies cope with the effects of gravity and atmospheric change. Rest and hydration are also essential components of the readaptation process.


Does space have an atmosphere?

Space does not have a significant atmosphere like Earth. While there are small amounts of gases and particles in space, the pressure is extremely low compared to Earth's atmosphere. Satellites and astronauts must rely on artificial life support systems to survive in the vacuum of space.

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Can astronauts breathe on the moon?

No, astronauts cannot breathe on the moon because there is no atmosphere. It lacks oxygen and air pressure required for humans to breathe. Astronauts must rely on oxygen supplies within their spacesuits or habitats.


What special gear did they have to wear on the moon?

A space suit must perform several functions to allow the astronaut to work safely and comfortably. It must have a stable internal pressure (similar to the Earth's atmosphere), it must allow the astronaut to move easily, it has a "primary life support system" which allows for the circulation of cooled and purified oxygen so that he/she can breathe, it allows for temperature regulation, sheilding against UV and particle rays, it has to have a communication system, a way to dock to the spacecraft and a way to collect and contain solid and liquid waste. And that's all in the space suit!


Why did astronauts use radios to talk on the moon?

There are many reasons, but significant ones are related to available atmosphere. The astronauts must stay in their space suits to get breathable air. Denser air is better for the transmition of sound. So it is hard to get sound to go through the space suit and then hard to get it to go through the low density atmosphere of the moon. Radios are easier and can go much farther.


What would conditions be like on the moon for humans?

The Apollo 8 astronauts described the moon as very inhospitable. The moon has no way to support humans, Everything man needs to live must be carried with him when he goes into space, that includes the moon. The astronauts who walked on the moon could feel the cold in the lunar shadows. They also felt the heat of the sun through theid suits.


What types of food do astronauts take to the moon?

Astronauts must take lightweight, easy to cook foods on space missions. They generally take foods that have been dried by an intense freezing process.


Is there little air to breath on the moon at all?

There is not even a little air to breathe on the moon. There is no oxygen at all. This is why astronauts must wear space suits with self contained breathing equipment.


What must Astronauts do to get their bodies readjusted to Earths Atmosphere?

Astronauts must undergo a gradual reconditioning process upon returning to Earth to readjust to the planet's atmosphere. This may involve physical therapy, controlled exercise, and a monitored diet to help their bodies cope with the effects of gravity and atmospheric change. Rest and hydration are also essential components of the readaptation process.


Why doesn't weather occur on asteroids?

For an object such as a planet or moon to have weather, it must have an atmosphere. Asteroids do not have strong enough gravity to maintain an atmosphere.


Does space have an atmosphere?

Space does not have a significant atmosphere like Earth. While there are small amounts of gases and particles in space, the pressure is extremely low compared to Earth's atmosphere. Satellites and astronauts must rely on artificial life support systems to survive in the vacuum of space.


How do you get in the alian's spaceship on Panfu?

Napasapa plus you must put on spacesuit as well! Good Luck


Did neal Armstrong become rich after walking on the moon?

As they do not get anything extra for being astronauts, they get their regular salary only. But he must have made money from books and other things.


Can Astronauts jump high on the moon because the moon has less mass than the earth?

Yes, astronauts can jump higher on the moon than Earth because there is less gravity on the moon than on Earth. The Moon's low mass causes a force of gravity at the Moon's surface that is only about 1/6 of the force of gravity at the Earth's surface. A fully-equipped astronaut who weighs 270 pounds on Earth only weighs 45 pounds on the Moon. They must be careful though because their 123 kilogram mass is the same as on Earth, which means it is just as hard to speed up and just as hard to slow down; they must avoid the temptation to think that their reduced weight gives them reduced mass, which it doesn't.