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Where do astronauts obtain water and air on the moon? They have to carry this with them as part of their life support. Water and oxygen can be processed from each other or other sources.

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What do astronauts need on the moon?

Air, food, and water, same as on Earth.


Why do astronauts take their own air to the moon?

Astronauts take their own air to the moon because there is no breathable atmosphere on the moon. They rely on spacesuits and life support systems to provide them with the necessary oxygen to breathe while on the lunar surface. Bringing their own air ensures they have a safe and reliable source of oxygen during their missions.


Why do astronauts have to be securely safe on the moon?

I'm not really sure what you're asking, but the astronauts live on the moon in much the same way that man lives underwater. They have to take everything with them to survive including food, water, oxygen and a method to purify the air.


Why can't humans live on the moon?

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Why did the Astronauts jump high on the moon?

their is only one sixth the gravity on the moon compared to earth, so when you jump its like jumping in water, or throwing a feather or a piece of paper in the air.


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.


Does the moon have air and water?

No, the moon lacks both air and water.


Why do astronauts have radio transmitters when they are on moon?

So they can talk to each other and Earth, even though there is no air.Astronauts have radio transmitters on moon as they cannot communicate with each other.Sound cannot travel if there is no air. As there is no air on the moon astronauts need radio transmitters when they are on moon.


Why do astronauts who land on moon talk through wireless sets using radio waves?

Sound needs air to travel through, and as there's no air on the moon. Astronauts have to use radios to talk to each other when in an envrionment without air. Radio waves travel through space and have no trouble traveling where there's no air.


Will you find gravity water and air on the moon?

The moon does have gravity, it is 1/6 that of the earth's. However the moon does not have water or air. There is no atmosphere to hold the air in.


Who was the first person to breathe moon's air?

No person has ever breathed the moon's air, as the moon does not have an atmosphere suitable for humans to breathe. The Apollo missions that landed astronauts on the moon between 1969 and 1972 brought their own life support systems.


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

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