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Why do you think the first astronaut in space only orbited Earth instead of heading directly to the Moon?
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∙ 14y ago
Actually the first US astronaut in space (Alan Shepard) did NOT orbit--he only had a 15-minute sub-orbital flight. The first US astronaut to orbit Earth was John Glenn. In any event, neither of them could have gone to the moon because at that time we simply did not have the technology to send them there.
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What is the blended words of cosmic and astronaut?
cosmonaut - the term used for the people who orbited the earth as part of the Soviet space program
What astronauts orbited space?
Nobody has orbited space but some have orbited the earth and the moon.
What was the first American spacecraft carrying an astronaut to orbit Earth?
The first American spacecraft which orbited the earth was called The Mercury Friendship 7, and the astronaut was a famous person his name was John Glenn, he was a senator for many years later.
First astronaut in space?
The first astronaut in space was the Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in April of 1961. His flight lasted for 108 minutes in which he orbited Earth once. The first American in space was Alan Shepard in May of 1961.
Which astronaut Never set foot on the moon?
There is no such person.Every NASA astronaut that landed on the Moon from 1969 to 1972 during the Apollo program did also set foot on the lunar surface. There were a total of 12 astronauts who explored the lunar surface, 2 on each of the 6 landing missions.
Why did the first astronaut in space only orbited the earth instead of heading directly to the moon?
Because it takes a lot more fuel, oxygen, life support systems, food, planning, speed, and a lot more technology than we had back then. In other words the same reason that the Wright brothers first powered flight was only eleven seconds rather than clear across the United States
Who orbited the earth and later became the us senator?
John Glenn from Ohio was. the astronaut senator.
Which astronaut traveled on Apollo 11 did not step on the moon?
Michael Collins, who orbited around the moon in the command module.
Who stayed orbiting the moon on Apollo 11?
The Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins orbited the moon in the Command module.
Who was the astronut's who orbited the earths moon?
It wasn't actually an astronaut. It was a Russian cosmonaut by the name of Yuri Gegarin (I believe that is how his name is spelled).
What is the blended words of cosmic and astronaut?
cosmonaut - the term used for the people who orbited the earth as part of the Soviet space program
How old was john Glenn when he orbited the earth?
Former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 18, 1921. He orbited the earth on February 20, 1962 at age 40.
Who was third astronaut in Apollo 11?
Michael Collins who orbited the moon while Armstrong and Aldrin descended to and walked on the lunar surface. Michael Collins
What astronauts orbited space?
Nobody has orbited space but some have orbited the earth and the moon.
Is Pluto orbited by charon?
Yes it is orbited by Charon
Which animal first orbited the moon?
No animal has orbited the moon other than man. Dogs and monkeys have orbited the earth.
Who was the russiun astronaut who orbited the earth and in how many sec?
Yuri Gagarin was the first human being to orbit the earth. His flight took place in April, 1961. He made a single orbit, and landed 1hour 48minutes after the launch.
