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Using state-of-the-art analysis techniques, a team of NASA and Lockheed engineers from the Johnson Space Center (JSC) designed a seat that met the most stringent requirements demanded of the new seats by the Shuttle program. Materials considered for the Orbiter's seats must be as light-weight as possible, and have to withstand over 3 Gs worth of pressure multiplied by the maximum weight of the astronauts; about 600 pounds or 275 kg of force. The seats have removable seat cushions and mounting provisions for biomedical monitoring as well as emergency equipment, and communications connections to the crew altitude protection system. They also accommodate stowage of in-flight equipment.
The pilot's and commander's seats can be adjusted up, down, forward, and back. The total travel distance for the Z and X axes is 10 and 5 inches, respectively. Seat movement for each axis is provided by a single ac motor. If the seat motors fail, the seat can be adjusted manually. However, manual seat adjustment can only take place on orbit and is accomplished with a special seat adjustment tool provided in the in-flight maintenance tool kit. The backs of all of the seats could easily tilt forward or backward, with controls to manually lock and unlock the tilt.
The seats have two shoulder harnesses and a lap belt for restraints. The shoulder harnesses have an inertia reel lock/unlock feature. The unlocked position allows the shoulder harness to move. Upon reaching orbit, the mission and payload specialists' collapsible seats are removed and stowed in the mid-deck throughout the entire mission. No tools are required since the legs of each seat have quick-disconnect fittings. Each seat is 25.5 inches long, 15.5 inches wide and 11 inches high when folded for stowage.
Depending on the mission requirements, bunk sleep stations and a galley can be installed in the middeck. In addition, three or four seats of the same type as the mission specialists' seats on the flight deck can be installed in the middeck. Three seats over the normal three could be installed in the middeck for rescue missions if the bunk sleep stations were removed.
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Where did the astronauts sleep on Apollo 11?
they slept in their beds at home! by Anna Adams....best answer on internet?
Is an astronauts face shield made of gold?
No
What is the part that astronauts sit in?
Astronauts sit in a specially designed seat within the spacecraft, often referred to as the crew seat or pilot seat. These seats are ergonomically designed to provide support during launch, landing, and in microgravity environments. They are equipped with safety harnesses and can be adjusted to accommodate the astronaut's body size and shape. In some spacecraft, the seats also include controls and displays for monitoring the mission.
How many men made up the first astronaut team?
There were seven astronauts chosen by n.A.S.A in their first batch.
In china what are astronauts called?
Chinese astronauts are known as Taikonauts.
How did the astronauts get into their seats on the shuttles?
they crawl into their seats and buckle up for the ride? :D
What do astronauts sit on?
Astronauts sit on specially designed seats during launch, landing, and re-entry inside space capsules or spacecraft to provide support and safety. The seats are custom made to cushion and protect astronauts from the intense vibrations and g-forces experienced during these critical stages of the mission.
Where did the astronauts sleep on Apollo 11?
they slept in their beds at home! by Anna Adams....best answer on internet?
What are astronauts suit made of?
try typing in "what is an astronauts space suite made of
After endeavor and Atlantis retire how are astronauts going to get to and from the ISS?
NASA will buy seats on Russian launches.
What are the actual positions of the astronauts inside the shuttle space before flying to outer space?
The astronauts are put into pressure suits and strapped into seats in the crew compartment of the orbiter. Basically if you look at the shuttle on the pad they sit at the tip of the white plane like structure. There are 4 seats on the upper level or flight deck and usually 3 seats on the lower level or mid deck.
Why do astronauts need springy seats in rockets?
Actually the seats are NOT springy at all--they are extremely rigid. If they were not rigid, the g-force on liftoff and the ride to orbit would destroy the seat (and most likely the astronaut in it).
Is an astronauts face shield made of gold?
No
What is seats made out of?
Birgit.
What plastic are caroma toilet seats made of?
Plastic toilet seats are made from a type of thermoplastic called polystyrene.
What are seats made out of?
theyre made out of cheap plastics
What are train seats made from?
What are train seats made from?=''Train seats are made from a metal called 'Steel'. It is carved into shape and topped with Plastic so if a body part is bashed against it, it doesn't hurt as much. They are then topped again with material (like bus and car seats!) and they are welded together to make the 2 seats. Tables are made the same way but without the material.''=
