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Here are four quotes from various astronauts, regarding their impression of the Earth
as seen from space:
"Truly there is no more beautiful sight than to see the Earth from space beyond.
This planet is an exquisite oasis."
Ronald E. McNair, USA, STS 41-B (died in the Challenger accident)
"It is precisely this shift in viewpoint and what it implies for the capability of the
human being and for our view of the universe that makes it so powerful. Getting
outside of Earth and seeing it from a different perspective, having this sort of
explosive awareness, this abiding concern and passion for the well-being of Earth,
will have a direct impact on philosophy and value systems."
Edgar D. Mitchell, USA, Apollo 14
"I think that the minute I saw the view for the first time was really one of the most
memorable moments of my entire life. It's beyond description. I think it has
changed my insight into life. I've got more appreciation for the world we live in. I
think God has given us so much to be thankful for, and we are wasting so much
time trying to destroy it."
Sultan Bin Salman al-Saud, Saudi Arabia STS 51-G
"The Earth was small, light blue, and so touchingly alone, our home that must be
defended like a holy relic. The Earth was absolutely round. I never knew what the
word round meant until I saw the Earth from space."
Aleksei A. Leonov, Voskhod 2, Soyuz 19
What else can I help you with?
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?
Do astronauts leave earth with space suits on?
yes
Where do astronauts live in space?
Right now, Astronauts and Cosmonauts live inside the space station that orbits Earth.
What experiments do astrounauts do in space?
Astronauts make Earth spin
What astronauts orbited space?
Nobody has orbited space but some have orbited the earth and the moon.
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?
Can you see the curvature of the earth from space?
Yes, astronauts can see the curvature of the Earth from space.
How do the Russian astronauts return to earth?
Russian astronauts return to earth using space capsules.The space capsules have a parachute on it like the early NASA capsules.
Do astronauts leave earth with space suits on?
yes
How do we explore space from earth?
We use space probes, and send astronauts... etc.
Where do astronauts live in space?
Right now, Astronauts and Cosmonauts live inside the space station that orbits Earth.
What happens to the muscle of astronauts who are in space of an extended period?
Astronauts' muscles atrophy in space due to the decreased work they do without Earth's gravity.
What experiments do astrounauts do in space?
Astronauts make Earth spin
What astronauts orbited space?
Nobody has orbited space but some have orbited the earth and the moon.
How do astronauts get into space?
Astronauts reach space by launching in a spacecraft, such as a rocket or space shuttle, that is designed to overcome Earth's gravity. Once in space, the spacecraft continues its journey to enter orbit around the Earth or travel to other celestial bodies like the Moon or Mars.
What did astronauts use to get to earth from space?
they used a module that carried them back
Why do astronauts want to be astronauts?
Astronauts want to be one of the few people who get to go into space, to experience living in a weightlessness environment, to look down on the earth from above, and to fully appreciate the vast emptiness of space.
