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Going into space is dangerous. A fair number of astronauts and cosmonauts have died during space missions and others have face with life-threatening situations. Astronauts go into space knowing that even a seemingly minor malfunction could prove fatal.
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Was Neil Armstrong the bravest of all astronauts?
Like all the Apollo astronauts, Armstrong was aware of the risks in the programme. Internally, NASA estimated the chance of success as 50% and that they were going beyond the chance of any rescue. One of astronauts said that it did cross their minds that everything had been built by the lowest bidder. Balanced against that was Armstrong's determination to land on the Moon. He was able to keep calm despite of the risks.
In china what are astronauts called?
Chinese astronauts are known as Taikonauts.
When was The Ragged Astronauts created?
The Ragged Astronauts was created in 1986.
What careers did early astronauts have before they were astronauts?
Almost all of the early astronauts were military (and some civilian) test pilots.
What are the release dates for The Brave Little Brave - 1956?
The Brave Little Brave - 1956 was released on: USA: July 1956
Is astronauts afraid in space?
no theyre not they are brave.
Was Neil Armstrong the bravest of all astronauts?
Like all the Apollo astronauts, Armstrong was aware of the risks in the programme. Internally, NASA estimated the chance of success as 50% and that they were going beyond the chance of any rescue. One of astronauts said that it did cross their minds that everything had been built by the lowest bidder. Balanced against that was Armstrong's determination to land on the Moon. He was able to keep calm despite of the risks.
What happened to the shuttle Challenger?
The Challenger space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch on January 28, 1986, killing the seven brave astronauts on board.It was caused by a bad O-ring.
Why do you think teachers are selected as astronauts?
Because teachers can be in the astronauts and they learned about astronauts and they went to the astronauts team.
What do Astronauts do on space station?
The astronauts can float in the
Can women be astronauts?
yes womens can be astronauts...
What can astronauts do on the space station?
The astronauts can float in the
What astronauts were involved in the Gemini Program?
4 astronauts
Where does the astronauts get there spacesuits from?
The spacesuits of the astronauts are given by N.A.S.A.
What was Apollo 13 lifeboat?
No. Apollo 13 was a mission by the American space program, NASA, (National Aeronautics and Space Administration.) The mission, however was a disaster, almost killing 3 brave astronauts by the burst of oxygen tank number 2.
Which spacecraft was Christa McAuliffe aboard?
Christa McAuliffe, along with six other brave astronauts died in the Challenger Space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986. The Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch,50,000 feet in the air.
What types of astronauts are there on a space mission?
trained space astronauts
