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How do astronauts and cosmonauts combat the degenerative effects of microgravity experienced on the International Space Station?
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excersising 2 hours a day
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Why can't astronauts burp?
Because in microgravity the air bubbles in the soda container remain at the bottom of the drink. The astronauts never swallow any of the air, therefore no burbing.
What terms applies to physical and physiological changes experienced by astronauts who spend months in space?
acclimation
What is space adaptation syndrome?
It is a type of motion sickness experienced while astronauts adapt to a weightlessness environment.
How many Gs do astronauts endure in take off?
Astronauts experience 3g's which is no problem during takeoff, however during landing the astronauts experience 15 minutes of 3 g forces with weakened cardiovascular systems to to prolonged exposure to microgravity. Their suits however, prevent blackouts.
Why did Deke Slayton choose Neil Armstrong to go to the moon?
Because he was one of the phew astronauts that were experienced enough.(:
What is microgravity as experienced by astronauts in orbit?
A very small amount of gravity. (As opposed to the macrogravity on earth). Often called zero-g, but there is not 0 gravity anywhere.
How do astronauts occupy their leisure time?
They Play around with microgravity
What bests describes the effect of microgravity on an astronauts bone health?
Prolonged bed rest, massive weakness.
Why can't astronauts burp?
Because in microgravity the air bubbles in the soda container remain at the bottom of the drink. The astronauts never swallow any of the air, therefore no burbing.
What are the common uses for the space shuttle?
Microgravity research, ISS component delivery, satellite launch, ferrying astronauts to space stations & satellite repair.
What are some of the challenges astronauts face living in microgravity environment?
they lose muscle tone unfortunately they also become disorientated when they are first in space as they have a lack of orientation
How do astronauts get skinny legs?
In microgravity of space, astronauts don't use their leg muscles as much, leading to muscle atrophy. This can result in skinny legs when they return to Earth. Regular exercise and physical therapy help astronauts regain muscle mass and strength.
How might microgravity environments be created?
if you toss a coin in the air you are subjecting that coin to microgravity. When an experiment is in a NASA Glenn Research Center drop tower, the experiment is subjected to microgravity for about 2 or 5 seconds. When experiments and/or people are flown on a parabolic-trajectory aircraft, they experience a microgravity environment also. When astronauts, cosmonauts, and experiments are on the Int'l Space Station, they also experience a microgravity environment. All three effects are due to a condition of free fall, where the only significant force upon the person or experiment is gravity. The only real difference between the three conditions is the horizontal velocity and altitude.
How many astronauts have been in the International Space Station?
The astronauts have been aboarding it since 1998.
How does microgravity effect the human body?
Muscle deterioration and bone loss are the main problems with prolonged living in low gravity. Astronauts do special exercies to avoid this when they spend time in space.
How often are astronauts on the International Space Station?
15
What language do astronauts speak on the International Space Station?
dogs
