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They do not have the gravitational pull pulling their spines down in space.

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Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than in a space shuttle?

Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than in a space shuttle


Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?

it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.


Do the astronauts in the space shuttle 308 km above the surface of earth experience more or less centripetal acceleration than a person standing on the surface of earth?

The astronauts in the space shuttle experience less centripetal acceleration compared to a person standing on the surface of the Earth. This is because the centripetal acceleration experienced depends on the speed of rotation and radius of the orbit, which are greater on the surface of the Earth than in space.


As the space shuttle orbits the earth the shuffle and the astronauts accelerate towards the earth with the same acceleration what effect does this create?

As the space shuttle orbits the Earth, both the shuttle and the astronauts experience free fall, resulting in a state of weightlessness. This occurs because they are both accelerating toward the Earth at the same rate due to gravity. Although gravity is still acting on them, their horizontal velocity allows them to continuously fall around the Earth rather than directly toward it. This creates the sensation of floating for the astronauts inside the shuttle.


Why do astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on the Earth?

Astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on Earth because the Moon has less mass and gravity than Earth. The gravitational force on the Moon is about 1/6th that of Earth, so objects (including astronauts) weigh less on the Moon due to this weaker gravity.

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What do the astronauts do with there poop?

Astronauts eject their poop out of their spaceship. It doesn't pollute space so it's better than bringing it back to Earth.


Why are astronuats taller in space than earth?

Reduced gravity allows the disks in the spine to expand. It is the same reason that you are taller when you first get out of bed in the morning.


Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than in a space shuttle?

Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than in a space shuttle


Do astronauts require less or more sleep than normal when they are in space?

They sleep up to .5 to 2.5 hours less then they do on Earth then in space


Do astronauts grow taller?

Yes up to 2 inches due to less gravity on their spines. They return back to the mormnal height on earth. It is similar to the effect sleeping has on the spine. On awakening you are 1/2" or so taller than in the evening.


Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?

it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.


What mountain is taller than mouth Everest?

There is no mountain on earth taller than Mount Everest.


Do the astronauts in the space shuttle 308 km above the surface of earth experience more or less centripetal acceleration than a person standing on the surface of earth?

The astronauts in the space shuttle experience less centripetal acceleration compared to a person standing on the surface of the Earth. This is because the centripetal acceleration experienced depends on the speed of rotation and radius of the orbit, which are greater on the surface of the Earth than in space.


What makes forest trees taller than city trees?

Forest trees are taller because there is more space for them to grow. Forest trees are taller because there is more space for them to grow.


As the space shuttle orbits the earth the shuffle and the astronauts accelerate towards the earth with the same acceleration what effect does this create?

As the space shuttle orbits the Earth, both the shuttle and the astronauts experience free fall, resulting in a state of weightlessness. This occurs because they are both accelerating toward the Earth at the same rate due to gravity. Although gravity is still acting on them, their horizontal velocity allows them to continuously fall around the Earth rather than directly toward it. This creates the sensation of floating for the astronauts inside the shuttle.


Why do astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on the Earth?

Astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on Earth because the Moon has less mass and gravity than Earth. The gravitational force on the Moon is about 1/6th that of Earth, so objects (including astronauts) weigh less on the Moon due to this weaker gravity.


What planets or space related places have been visited by astronauts?

Other than visiting individual space stations, the moon is the only place that astronauts have visited.