Astronauts

A NASA

... Which has offices around the globe.(But mostly in America)

... and you would need the following qualifications.

U.S. citizenship (for pilots and mission specialists)

Bachelor's degree (engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics) from an accredited college or university

Three years of related experience after obtaining the bachelor's degree - A master's degree equals one year of experience, and a doctorate equals three years.

Passing a NASA space physical examination - Pilots need to pass a Class I physical; mission/payload specialists must pass Class II. Both are similar to civilian and military flight examinations.

More than 1,000 hours experience as pilot-in-command of a jet aircraft (pilots only)

Height of 64 to 76 inches (162.5 cm to 193 cm) for pilots, 58.5 to 76 inches (148.5 cm to 193 cm) for mission/payload specialists

Astronauts ride rockets. The space shuttle has a huge liquid fuel booster, along side which two solid rocket motors are attached. This entire assembly blasts off, consuming almost all the fuel. Only a little bit is left in the shuttle itself for deorbit burns and attitude control.

Cosmonauts--russian astronauts--boost into space in their Soyuz spacecraft, which is attached to the top of a big rocket.

Chinese astronauts are called "taikonauts," which is probably a better word than either astronaut or cosmonaut. Taikonaut could be translated "space sailor," whereas "astro" means "star." Astronauts do not travel between the stars, yet.

The term "dark side of the moon" is a misnomer, as the moon experiences day and night like Earth. Astronauts could land on the far side of the moon - the side that is never visible from Earth - but communications with Earth would be challenging and require relay satellites.

Astronauts can come from various backgrounds, such as military pilots, engineers, scientists, and medical doctors. They are selected and trained by space agencies like NASA and ESA to prepare for missions to space. Applicants must meet rigorous physical, educational, and experiential requirements to become astronauts.

Astronaut food is made by removing moisture to prevent bacterial growth in space. This is done through freeze-drying or dehydration techniques. The food is then packaged in sealed pouches to ensure its preservation and to make it easy to consume in a microgravity environment.

No, not in space. Sound needs air to travel through, and there's no air in space. However, while they're inside their spacecraft, the capsule is kept full of pressurized breathable air, just so they don't have to wear their space-suits all the time. Since they do have air inside, they can converse without radio while they're in there.

Astronauts live on the International Space Station (ISS) in a controlled environment with sleeping quarters, workstations, and exercise equipment. They consume specially packaged and rehydrated food and drinks that are prepared on Earth and delivered to the ISS. For sleeping, astronauts have sleeping bags to secure themselves in microgravity. The space station has a specialized toilet with vacuum suction to collect waste, which is then disposed of during re-entry.

Astronauts will need to take air to Mars because the Martian atmosphere is thin and mostly carbon dioxide, making it unsuitable for human breathing. Bringing air from Earth ensures that astronauts will have a breathable atmosphere during their mission on Mars.

Grissom only. I find that very strange though.

None of the 7 other planets in the solar system have been landed upon by humans. All of them have had space probes perform flybys to study and map them. Only Mars and Venus have had unmanned landers land on them.

Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut, was the first man to set foot on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission. He famously stated, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."

Astronauts appear taller in space due to the absence of gravity compressing the spine. On Earth, gravity causes the spine to compress slightly, which can make astronauts appear up to 2 inches taller once in a microgravity environment.

Guion Bluford was the first African American astronaut to travel to space, making history on August 30, 1983, when he flew aboard the Challenger space shuttle. He completed four space shuttle missions during his career at NASA.

Yes, I'm a Planetary Society member too, and I want to know as well!

;-p

An astronaut's work involves conducting scientific experiments, maintaining spacecraft systems, performing spacewalks, and communicating with mission control. They undergo rigorous training to prepare for the physical and psychological challenges of spaceflight. Their main goal is to advance space exploration and research to benefit humanity.

In addition to being an astronaut, Roberta Bondar is a neurologist, author, and photographer. She has written several books on topics related to space exploration, nature, and environmental issues. Bondar is also an accomplished photographer known for her stunning images of the natural world.

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American female astronaut. She flew into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavour in 1992, becoming the first African-American woman to travel to space.

Ink relies on gravity to make it flow down and out of the pen. When you are in space, there is no constant gravity so the ink doesn't flow. A pencil doesn't have that problem, it works regardless of gravity. Just put pencil on the page and push it around and the graphite tip will leave a mark.

Astronauts cannot eat foods that produce crumbs or loose particles, such as bread or chips, as they can float and become a hazard to equipment in the zero-gravity environment of space. Additionally, foods that have strong odors are usually avoided to prevent the spread of smells in the confined space of a spacecraft.

Living and working quarters for astronauts in space are usually located in the pressurized modules of the spacecraft, such as the International Space Station (ISS). These modules provide the necessary environment for crew members to eat, sleep, work, and conduct experiments while in space.

Astronaut Rakesh Sharma's parents' names are Vishwanath Sharma and Shrimati Kusum Sharma.

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to join NASA. She flew into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992, becoming the first African American woman to travel to space.

Astronauts typically land in the ocean using a parachute, with recovery teams on standby to help retrieve them. The landing sites are predetermined and chosen to ensure the safety of the crew members upon reentry. This process is part of the controlled reentry and landing procedures of space agencies.

A Russian cosmonaut was the very first person in space. His name was Yuri Gagarin. Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Virgil Grissom, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Donald Slayton are known as the seven original American astronauts. Alan Shepard was the first of them in space and John Glenn was the first to orbit the Earth.