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The massive speed and acceleration of the spaceship is so great, that they are able to escape Earth's gravitational pull. Then at around the correct altitute, they can orbit the Earth safely.
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At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
What is the training astronauts go through?
Astronauts go through a great deal of training prior to going into space. It can take years for astronauts to go through all the training they need, which includes learning to work in zero gravity and going through a variety of realistic simulations.
Do astronauts in a space station weight anything?
They don't even weight a pound in space because there is no gravity pull in outerspace
Why do you have astronauts?
Well, to explore space ofcourse. Astronauts go to space to find new planets or such. They observe what is happening.
How do astronauts go to the toilet in space?
i do not no
How do astronauts overcome gravity in space?
In space, there is no gravity to overcome. The chllenge to astronauts is how to deal with the lack of gravity.
Where would we go if we didn't have gravity?
We would be floating around like you see astronauts in space do because there is no gravity in space. Gravity is what holds us down to earth.
Why are astronauts in a space ship wieghtless?
There is no gravity in space.
Can astronauts fly out of space?
Yes, astronauts can fly out here and there as they live in zero gravity in space.
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
Why do astronauts not weigh less in space?
they do-there is no gravity
How do you go to bathroom in space?
The space shuttles and ISS have special toilets for astronauts to use the restroom. The astronauts must be strapped to the toilet because of 0 gravity. When they are finished the feces are flushed out into the vacuum of space.
Why does an astronauts float when he is in outer space?
Because there is zero gravity in space
How do the astronauts train for a space mission to the International Space Station?
They get fit and go under water so they can get used to no gravity and no air
Why astronauts floats in space?
Beacause theres no gravity!
Why can't astronauts cry in space?
Because there is no gravity.
How can astronauts wear an outfit heavier than they are?
when they go in space there is no gravity. no gravity makes you lighter that is how an astronaut can wear a suit that is heavier than them
