Did neil armstrong go to middle school?
Yes, Neil Armstrong did attend classes while in middle school. He attended Blume High School in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and later went on to pursue his higher education in aeronautical engineering.
How long can astronauts stay in space?
This depends on how much oxygen, water, food and many other rescources the carry.
umm im not really sure :)
It is from six months to one year. the Russians were in Space for over 400 days.
Probably just a few months because after many months in space, a process called demineralization weakens the bones. Most doctors believe that demineralization results from the absence of stress on the bones in a weightless environment
1 to 2 days
Which astronaut read from the Bible on a lunar mission?
Astronaut Frank Borman the comander of Apollo viii spacecraft read from the bible . He read from the book of Genises chap 1 verse 1 , the creation of the world.
Who are the astronauts from Kansas?
Kansas has three spacecraft astronauts among its natives, and at least one other who became a Kansan after his spaceflight career -- as well as others who are "sort of" astronauts:
THE SHORT ANSWER:
KANSAS NATIVES:
KANSAS IMMIGRANT:
ALMOST-ASTRONAUTS:
(original candidates for Mercury 7 team):
(Despite high qualifications of many of them, and successful completion of astronaut candidate testing and preliminary training, no African-Americans nor women were selected as astronauts for any Mercury, Gemini or Apollo flight)
THE LONG ANSWERS:
NATIVE KANSANS:
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Ronald E. Evans
~ Born November 10, 1933, in St. Francis, Kansas.
~ High School: Topeka, Highland Park H.S.
~ College: Univ. of Kansas, BS in Electrical Engineering, 1956
~ Died: April 6, 1990, in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Total flight time accrued during his career is 5,100 hours, including 4,600 hours in jet aircraft, and 301 hours in space:
- (Evans holds the record of more time in lunar orbit than anyone else in the world -- 147 hours, 48 minutes -- on the longest manned lunar-landing flight: 301 hours, 51 minutes.)
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Joe Henry Engle
~Born: 26 Aug 1932, in Dickinson County, Kansas,
~College: Univ. of Kansas, B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, 1956.
- General Engle has flown over 185 different types of aircraft including 38 different fighter and attack aircraft. He has logged more than 14,700 flight hours - 9,900 in jets and over 224 hours in space:
(becoming the first and only pilot to manually fly an aerospace vehicle from Mach 25 to landing.)
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Steve Hawley
~ Born: December 12, 1951, in Ottawa, Kansas
~ Hometown: Salina, Kansas
~ High School: Salina (Central) High School, Salina, Kansas, graduated 1969;
~ College: Univ. of Kansas, B.A. degrees in physics & astronomy (graduating with highest distinction), 1973; Univ. of California, Ph.D. in astronomy & astrophysics, 1977.
- Dr. Hawley has logged a total of 770 hours and 27 minutes in five space flights. He served as a mission specialist on:
- - STS-41D in 1984,
- - STS-31 in 1990,
- - STS-82 in 1997,
- - STS-61C in 1986,
- - STS-93 in 1999.
Dr. Hawley is (as of 2011) a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas.
KANSAS IMMIGRANTS,
"TRANSPLANTED" TO KANSAS:
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C. D. Gemar
- Gemar has flown three times and has logged over 580 hours in space in three space flights. He served as a mission specialist on:
- - STS-38 (November 15-20, 1990)
- - STS-48 (September 12-18, 1991)
- - STS-62 (March 4-18, 1994).
(Gemar later became a test pilot for a jet aircraft manufacturer in Wichita)
"ALMOST-ASTRONAUTS"
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A WOMAN and an AFRICAN-AMERICAN -- both natives of the Kansas City, Kansas area -- were among the few dozen "eligible" astronaut candidates screened for the initial Mercuryastronaut program:
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Capt. Edward Joseph Dwight, Jr., USAF
(Air Force jet flight instructor pilot; one of the 8 graduates from his USAF test pilot school class specifically recommended without reservation by the astronaut selection board for astronaut training -- of whom only 2 were selected.)
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Sarah Lee Gorelick (Ratley)
(One of the "tested-and-qualified" "Mercury 13" women; At 28, she held a commercial pilot's license, with airplane single and multi-engine land ratings, single engine sea, instrument, rotor and glider ratings, with aircraft racing experience. Electrical engineer with mathematics degree, plus minors in physics & chemistry.)
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NOTE: During that time (1960s), before the general acceptance of America's civil rights and womens' movements, strong opposition to including women and African-Americans was widespread in America's political, military and spaceflight establishments. No black or female candidates were selected as astronauts for any of the Mercury, Gemini or Apollo missions.
~ R.Harris / Kansas Avaition Centennial Cmte.
How many hours do astronauts sleep in a day?
Astronauts typically sleep around 8 hours per day while in space. However, the actual amount can vary depending on their schedule and workload.
Do astronauts need to do laundry in space?
Yes, astronauts do need to do laundry in space. They typically wear their clothes multiple times before changing them and then use specialized equipment like a space washing machine to clean their clothes. Water is recycled and used for laundry to conserve resources on the space station.
When did the first canadian go into space?
The first Canadian to go into space was Marc Garneau in October 1984. He flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger as a payload specialist on mission STS-41-G.
If there is no gravity why can an astronaut jump up and down?
Depends on where the astronaut is.
If you're thinking of the moon, then an astronaut can jump up and down because there is gravity on the moon. It's just not as strong as on earth, so the astronauts can jump higher and farther.
If you're talking about in deep space, or aboard the international space station, then the astronauts are not really jumping. They are pushing off the floor or walls, and will keep flying in the direction they pushed until they hit something or grab on to something.
Do astronaut carry weapons into space?
No, astronauts do not carry weapons into space. Space missions are peaceful endeavors focused on scientific exploration and collaboration among nations. Security protocols are in place to ensure the safety of astronauts and the spacecraft.
What might happen to an astronaut if she spent a long time on a plante wit less gravity?
If you were to spend a month in bed, your muscles would "atrophy" or weaken through lack of use. It would take time to regain your strength by exercising.
Astronauts in space, or living for long periods on the Moon, Mars or Ganymede where gravity is lower, would weaken unless they exercised to keep their muscle tone. If you spend a year floating in zero-G for a year, you wouldn't be able to walk at all.
Science fiction writers have speculated that humans born in space or on the Moon might never be able to come to Earth, because they would be unused to living in Earth-gravity. On the other hand, humans raised on high-gravity planets might develop very strong muscles just from having to stand up and walk, and might be champion weightlifters or athletes on Earth.
To any astronaut what is an Eva?
EVA stands for Extravehicular Activity, which is when an astronaut goes outside the spacecraft to perform tasks in space. During an EVA, astronauts wear specialized spacesuits to protect them from the harsh environment of space. EVAs are critical for activities such as repairing spacecraft, conducting experiments, and maintaining equipment outside the spacecraft.
What do astronauts do when they aren't in space?
Astronauts participate in various activities including training for space missions, conducting scientific research, giving presentations, public outreach, physical fitness training, and helping with the development of new spacecraft and technologies. Additionally, they may also engage in media interviews and educational initiatives to inspire the next generation of space explorers.
How often does the Canadian space agency hire new astronauts?
The Canadian Space Agency hires new astronauts approximately every few years, depending on their needs and upcoming missions. The selection process is rigorous, with stringent requirements for experience, skills, and qualifications.
What type of training is needed to become an astronaut?
well first you will need the following :
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. An advanced degree is desirable. Quality of academic preparation is important.
2. At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight test experience is highly desirable.
3. Ability to pass a NASA space physical which is similar to a military or civilian flight physical and includes the following specific standards:
What are an astronauts needs to survive in space?
A recyclable supply of oxygen, plenty of fresh water, dehydrated and canned food, a place to work out to keep their muscles from atrophying, etc. Basically all the things humans would need to survive anywhere.
Who was the first female astronaut in Canada?
Roberta Bondar (born December 4, 1945 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario) is a Canadian, a former astronaut and neurologist who flew aboard the Space Shuttle on January 22-30, 1992. Canada's first male astronaut was Canadian Navy captain Marc Garneau, who flew aboard the Space Shuttle in 1984.
Why do astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on the Earth?
Astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on Earth because the Moon has less mass and gravity than Earth. The gravitational force on the Moon is about 1/6th that of Earth, so objects (including astronauts) weigh less on the Moon due to this weaker gravity.
Can you be an astronaut if you wear glasses?
Yes, astronauts can wear glasses, but there are strict vision requirements that must be met. Candidates must have vision that can be corrected to 20/20 in each eye. If a candidate wears glasses or contacts, their vision must be correctable to 20/20.
Who was the last American to fly solo space?
Who was the last NASA Astronaut to fly solo in orbit? Gordon Cooper was the last astronaut to be launched solo on a rocket from earth into earth orbit on the mission Mercury Atlas (MA)-9 in 1963. He flew the last Mercury spacecraft to be placed in orbit, named "Faith 7". David Scott was the last astronaut to fly solo in Earth orbit on Apollo 9 in 1969. He flew the Command/Service Module named "Gumdrop". Ronald Evans was the last astronaut to fly solo in lunar orbit on Apollo 17 in 1972. He flew the Command/Service Module named "America". All subsequent orbital spaceflights have carried at least two astronauts (10 Gemini missions, first four Space Shuttle missions). A commercial rocket/spacecraft, Spaceship 1, was flown to the edge of space, an altitude of 112 km (60 miles) and zero velocity, and did not fly in orbit, by pilot Brian Binnie, in 2004.
Are space suit comfortable why or why not?
Space suits are not particularly comfortable due to their design and purpose. They are bulky, restrictive in movement, and often cause discomfort due to the pressure that is required to keep astronauts safe in the vacuum of space. Additionally, space suits can get hot and sweaty since they need to regulate temperature and provide oxygen for the astronaut.
Who was the first astronaut to travel in the space shuttle?
There were two men on the first Space Shuttle flight -- John W. Young and Robert Crippen
Why are astronauts floating above the Earth in a Space Shuttle really no weightless?
Weight is an expression of the gravitational force acting on an object. When the space shuttle is in orbit around the Earth, it is held there by the Earth's gravity. Since gravity is still acting on the shuttle and the astronauts inside, they still have weight. They are described as "weightless" because an object in orbit is in a constant state of free fall.
Was neil Armstrong the youngest astronaut?
No, Neil Armstrong was not the youngest astronaut. The youngest person to fly in space was Gherman Titov from Russia, who was 25 years old when he flew in space in 1961. Armstrong was 38 when he became the first person to walk on the moon in 1969.
Duty is a course of action that is required of one by honour, position, social custom, law, or religion
Duty is a course of action that is required of one by honour, position, social custom, law, or religion
What is the name of the astronaut who placed the US flag on the moon?
The US flag was planted by Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the first man and second man to walk on the Moon. The iconic photo of Aldrin with the flag was taken by Neil Armstrong. Unfortunately, this flag was too close to the LEM and was blown over when the astronauts took off to leave the Moon.