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Outside activity in space is called "Extra-vehicular Activity", or in layman's terms "spacewalking". It requires that the astronaut or astronauts involved be equipped with protective suits to keep their bodies pressurized and to supply them with air to breathe. It also requires that they be equipped with special tools and equipment, for two reasons: (1) The pressurized suits are very awkward, with massive heavy gloves, and do not permit the use of normal tools. (2) An orbiting Space Station is a zero-gravity environment, due to the fact that the Space Station is falling toward the Earth at exactly the same rate that the Earth's surface curves away below it. It falls 24 hours a day, day-after-day, but never gets any closer to the Earth. The result is that the astronauts feel no force of gravity, and so there is no place for them to stand to do their work. They have to be attached to the Space Station with special harnesses and fasteners in order to do something as simple as loosening a bolt.
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How are astronauts protected in space?
The space suit is what protects the astronauts the most, if they did not have these then there would be no more travelling to the space. Astronauts come across very extreme temperatures but luckily they are protected with their complex "suit of armour" that is snug fit and fully tight. At an altitude of 400 kilometres, the temperature can approximately drop from 120 °C to 150°C in a matter of minutes.
What do astronaut carry in space?
The shuttle astronauts carry some of the water needed for themselves and also deliver water to the International Space Station. Over a year 2200 liters are transported at a cost of $US11000 per liter. The ISS also has a Russian built device that processes the humidity in the air and condenses it for drinking and other purposes. On the shuttle, water is produced as a byproduct of the orbiter's fuel cells converting hydrogen and oxygen to electricity. Because of the massive cost of transporting water, NASA is working on a system that converts many of the astronauts' body fluids - and, yes, that includes urine - into drinkable water. See the Related Link below for the interesting details.
Has anyone ever died after returning from space?
No. Americans have died on the way up or the way back (both Space Shuttle missions) and some died in training (Mercury) also some Soviets have died on re-entry but none have died "in-space." The most dangerous parts of space flight are like airplane flights- take off and landing.
Spiderwick Chronicles filmed in what city?
The outside parts are filmed in Canada.
How did the Apollo astronauts get past the van Allen belt?
The Van Allen belts are areas of highly charged particles, mainly electrons and protons, but also with smaller amount of alpha particles. The dangers to the craft are in the form of radiation which can interfere with, disrupt and damage sensitive electrical equipment. In some space flights electrical equipment has been turned off whilst passing through the belts in order to prevent damage. Of course, space craft also have built-in screening to minimise radiation risks. To protect astronauts from radiation dangers, spacecraft are fitted with various types of shielding, such as aluminum shielding, and the astronauts also wear protective clothing during this part of their journey. Also the courses/paths were plotted so that the craft would travel through the parts of space where the Van Allen belts are at their thinnest. Despite these precautions, there were and are still serious radiation considerations. Using calculations of the amount of radiation, the actual time spent passing through the belts, and the shielding used by the Apollo crew, scientists reckoned that the Apollo spacecrafts would pass through the Van Allen belts so quickly that space travellers would not receive any significant life or health-threatening levels of exposure to radiation risks during their flights. But the matter is not clear cut. There was and is a risk, even if infinitely small. For example, cancers are caused by cell mutation. And sometimes it takes many years for cancer to become evident in a person exposed to harmful radiation. In the Apollo missions the probability of risk was considered to be so small as to be 'nil' for all practical purposes. Post-flight Developments: In more recent years NASA has reported cases of eye cataracts developing in the majority of astronauts after returning to earth, some within 4 to 5 years of returning, other cases taking 10 or more years to become apparent. Scientists have long known that there is a causal relationship between radiation exposure and cataracts, but whether the astronauts' eye disorders occurred as the direct consequence of passing through the Van Allen belts, or by other radiation in space, or by entirely non-space-flight-related factors is unknown. Summary: The astronauts got through the Van Allen belts by speed, shielding and carefully planned flight paths, but whether they did so without harm has yet to be determined. For more information, see 'Related links' below this box.
What or who did they send to the space station?
A lot of astronauts have served on the International Space Station. Supplies of food and other necessities are brought for the astronauts. As the space station is still undergoing construction, additional parts and modules are brought up to it. A lot of experiments are done on it, so equipment and necessary materials to conduct those experiments are brought to the space station.
How do you get a space station into space?
Basically, they build the space station on the ground first, then they break it into parts small enough to fit in the shuttle, and reassemble it in space. They are still making improvements on the space station today.
How did they get the International Space Station parts to space?
They, the international community, pushed their contributions up into space and docked with the space station. This is a science vessel that multiple nations have added to. It will always be a multi nation venture.
What are the features of the iss?
The International Space Station is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth. It serves as a home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live. The space station is also a unique science laboratory. Several nations worked together to build and use the space station. The space station is made of parts that were assembled in space by astronauts. It orbits Earth at an average altitude of 220 miles. It travels at 17,500 mph. This means it orbits Earth every 90 minutes. NASA is using the space station to learn more about living and working in space. These lessons will make it possible to send humans farther into space than ever before.The space station has the volume of a five-bedroom house or two Boeing 747 jetliners. It is able to support a crew of six people, plus visitors. On Earth, the space station would weigh almost a million pounds. Measured from the edges of its solar arrays, the station covers the area of a football field including the end zones.In addition to the laboratories where astronauts conduct science research, the space station has many other parts. The first Russian modules included basic systems needed for the space station to function. They also provided living areas for crew members. Modules called "nodes" connect parts of the station to each other.Stretching out to the sides of the space station are the solar arrays. These arrays collect energy from the sun to provide electrical power. The arrays are connected to the station with a long truss. On the truss are radiators that control the space station's temperature.Robotic arms are mounted outside the space station. The robot arms were used to help build the space station. Those arms also can move astronauts around when they go on spacewalks outside. Other arms operate science experiments.Astronauts can go on spacewalks through airlocks that open to the outside. Docking ports allow other spacecraft to connect to the space station. New crews and visitors arrive through the ports. Astronauts fly to the space station on the Russian Soyuz. Robotic spacecraft use the docking ports to deliver supplies.Hope This Helped.
Will people live in outerspace anytime soon?
There are currently astronauts or scientists living in the International Space Station. They do their scientific works out there and also install, repair, or remove parts if need be.
What was the international space station lanched in?
First of all, the international space station was not launched. The first part was launched but all the other parts of the iss were put on by astronauts in space shuttle missions the construction began in 1998. By 2000 people were able to live on the iss. As they lived they attached parts. The construction was complete in 2011. Soo yeah it was not really launched. I hope I helped:)
Space shuttle accomplishments?
The space shuttle has carried into space hundreds of astronauts and satellites. It also ferried parts and crew to the International Space Station. Three interplanetary probes, and several orbital telescopes including Hubble Space Telescope.
What is the purpose of spacecraft endeavor?
To deliver parts to the ISS(international space station).
What is a space shuttle what does it do?
A space shuttle is a reusable launch and orbital spacecraft. It was designed by NASA for human space flight. The space shuttle takes humans into space. It also can be used to deploy satellites, probes, additions to the space station, and parts used to work on the space station. The space shuttle has also been used to conduct experiments in space.
How do they get a space station into space?
Getting a space station in space is just like a construction site on Earth. the only thing different is you have to get the parts up into space with a shuttle. In the shuttle, there is a big loading dock to put parts in. This is right behind the cockpit. Its sort of like a pickup truck that will go to space. Then, when you get up there, you start to build onto the amount of parts that you piece together. This is done (most likely) in a long span of time because it costs approximately $10,000 to send a pound into space.
Will they build another station after the ISS is retired?
Yes, the Russians plan to build a new station consisting of parts from the ISS called the OPESK station. The U.S also plans to buid a commercial space station called the Bigelow Commercial Space Station (BCSS) in 2014. The chineese also plan to build a space station as well.
Is the internatinol space station in space?
Yes it is and still will be in 2011 and later but we are still connecting other parts today in 2011!
