Astronauts

There are many women named Eileen Collins. The Eileen Collins who is a retired American astronaut married pilot Pat Youngs in 1987.

The Apollo 13 mission had three astronauts: Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert.

No, Alan Armstrong, the son of Neil Armstrong, does not have any children. Neil Armstrong had three children from his first marriage to Janet Shearon.

A related occupation to an astronaut could be a pilot, as both roles involve operating and navigating complex machinery in extreme environments. Another related occupation could be an aerospace engineer, who designs and develops spacecraft and other aerospace technologies.

Astronauts primarily explore space within the confines of our solar system, such as the Moon, Mars, and the International Space Station. They have not traveled beyond our solar system to explore the entire universe due to the vast distances involved and current technological limitations.

Astronauts face challenges with eating in microgravity due to the lack of traditional methods such as using utensils and the concern of food particles floating away. Their food must be specially prepared to be easy to eat and prevent crumbs from floating around the spacecraft. Additionally, astronauts may experience changes in taste perception and appetite due to the effects of weightlessness on the body.

Touching helmets together can create a physical connection that may improve the transfer of sound vibrations between the two helmets, acting as a makeshift communication link. This can help the astronauts communicate in absence of a functioning communication system.

Judith Resnik was an American astronaut who was one of the crew members aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger during its tragic explosion in 1986. She was the second American woman in space and achieved a remarkable career in aerospace engineering before her untimely death. Resnik's pioneering spirit and contributions to the field of space exploration continue to inspire many.

There are currently about 240 astronauts across various space agencies worldwide, including NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, and others. The exact number can vary due to new selections, retirements, and international collaborations in space missions.

The pressure inside a space suit is maintained at around 4.3 psi (pounds per square inch) to provide a breathable atmosphere for astronauts in the vacuum of space. This pressure is necessary to prevent the astronaut's bodily fluids from boiling in the low pressure environment of space.

Judith Resnik, an astronaut who died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986, was not known to express specific fears publicly. She was a highly accomplished and fearless individual who excelled in her field of work.

If you mean from here on Earth, it is usually due to pollution or "light pollution" (excess light) which causes eye pupils and camera irises to adjust for brightness, thus keeping the dim starlight from being seen.

Astronauts in space can see stars, so long as there is no bright light to force their pupils to contract, thus letting in less light. Science fiction shows make people think that once you are in space, stars are bright enough to be seen through a window in a well-lit room. This simply is not true. The astronauts on the lunar surface didn't see stars as it was daylight and the Sun on the lunar surface was simply too bright for their eyes or cameras. In fact, their helmets had "sunglasses-like" darkening, as the Moon gets more sunlight than any desert on Earth.

Neil Armstrong's childhood home in Wapakoneta, Ohio burned down in 1992.

Chris Had field, who is a retired astronaut, lives in Canada. Beginning in the fall of 2014, he will begin teaching as a professor at University of Waterloo on a three year term.

In space, without gravity to pull the droplets towards the ground, your sneeze would disperse in all directions in a floating cloud of droplets. However, the cabin air filtration system onboard the spacecraft would eventually filter out the particles.

That would be Gemini 8. Neil Armstrong and David Scott docked with an unmanned Agena target vehicle on March 16th, 1966. The two spacecraft remained docked for approximately 31 minutes before a malfunctioning thruster on the Gemini spacecraft forced Armstrong to undock and terminate the mission after only 10 hours 37 minutes.

Being an astronaut is important because they conduct important scientific research in space, contribute to technological advancements for humanity, and serve as pioneers for future space exploration. Their work helps us understand the universe better and inspires the next generation of scientists and explorers.

As of my last update, Guion "Guy" Bluford Jr. lives in Ohio, United States. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A total of 24 US astronauts have been to the Moon, and 12 have walked on its surface. There were a total of 27 astronauts on 9 Apollo lunar missions, but three of these went twice.

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Astronauts eat food that has been specially prepared to avoid crumbs or liquids floating away. They can either eat it with a spoon or use utensils that have Velcro or magnets to stick to their trays. They can also drink liquids from specially designed pouches equipped with a straw.

Major Merryl David Tengesdal wanted to become an astronaut when she was 12 years old.

There are multiple answers to this: No astronaut before Apollo 11 landed. None of the Command Module Pilots landed. None of the Apollo 13 crew landed because an explosion caused the mission to be aborted.

So only including Apollo Missions (and not including Apollo 1) The following Astronauts *did not* land on the Moon:

Apollo 7: Walter M. Schirra, Donn F. Eisele, R. Walter Cunningham

Apollo 8: Frank F. Borman, II, James A. Lovell, Jr, William A. Anders

Apollo 9: James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, Russell L. Schweickart

Apollo 10: Thomas P. Stafford, John W. Young*, Eugene A. Cernan*

Apollo 11: Michael Collins

Apollo 12: Richard F. Gordon, Jr.

Apollo 13: James A. Lovell, Jr., John L. Swigert, Fred W. Haise, Jr.

Apollo 14: Stuart A. Roosa

Apollo 15: Alfred M. Worden

Apollo 16: T. Kenneth Mattingly Jr.

Apollo 17: Ronald E. Evans

* Cernan and Young would walk on the moon on separate missions after Apollo 10.

Space suits can be damaged by micrometeoroids, extreme temperatures, sharp objects, and exposure to radiation. It is also important to avoid contact with abrasive surfaces, corrosive chemicals, and excessive pressure differentials that can compromise the integrity of the suit. Regular maintenance and careful handling are crucial to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of a space suit.

There's no set requirement - it depends entirely on the mission requirements (EVA, satellite deployment or recovery, ISS docking, etc.) as to what they'll do an how many they'll perform.

However, it's not unusual for them to train for hundreds or thousands of hours prior to their missions. Remember that mission crews are typically selected several years in advance of the actual mission, so they have plenty of time to train.

Astronauts get their food supply from pre-packaged meals that are specifically designed for space travel. These meals are vacuum-sealed and stored on the spacecraft before launch. Astronauts can rehydrate and warm up their food using special equipment onboard the spacecraft.