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- Scientific research- they research rocks and space dust.
- Deploy and Retrieve satellites-the space shuttle was designed to deploy and retrieve satellites
- conduct experiments-They are racks of experiments to be conducted during each mission
- building and supplying the International Space Station
- Other Work- Crew members are constantly checking life support systems, Cleaning filters and updating computer eqpment
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What do astronauts do when they aren't in space?
be on Earth lol
How do we explore space from earth?
We use space probes, and send astronauts... etc.
How did astronauts communicate with earth while in space?
They communicated by radio.
How do people on earth communicate with astronauts in space?
People on Earth communicate with astronauts in space by a special radio and use the word houston like a secret spy code name to signify their calling
How do astronauts get into space?
Astronauts launch from the earth atop a rocket or in a shuttle with at least enough thrust to achieve orbit.
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
What do astronauts do when they aren't in space?
be on Earth lol
How do the Russian astronauts return to earth?
Russian astronauts return to earth using space capsules.The space capsules have a parachute on it like the early NASA capsules.
Do astronauts leave earth with space suits on?
yes
How do we explore space from earth?
We use space probes, and send astronauts... etc.
Why is the space shuttle an important advance in space travel?
It's important to have and utilize the space shuttle in order for astronauts to have an opportunity to observe events in space and make appropriate preparations to investigate and report results. As far as advances go, it represents man's first reusable launch and re-entry vehicle.
Where do astronauts live in space?
Right now, Astronauts and Cosmonauts live inside the space station that orbits Earth.
What happens to the muscle of astronauts who are in space of an extended period?
Astronauts' muscles atrophy in space due to the decreased work they do without Earth's gravity.
What experiments do astrounauts do in space?
Astronauts make Earth spin
How did astronauts communicate with earth while in space?
They communicated by radio.
What astronauts orbited space?
Nobody has orbited space but some have orbited the earth and the moon.
How do people on earth communicate with astronauts in space?
People on Earth communicate with astronauts in space by a special radio and use the word houston like a secret spy code name to signify their calling
