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Astronauts

This category is for questions related to the personal requirements of Astronautical missions. The training, living accommodations, and working conditions both on the Earth and in space are discussed here. For further information on a particular astronaut, please see the name in question.

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What are the names of the Gemini astronauts?

The numbers refer to which Gemini mission they were part of.

Gus Grissom - 3

John Young - 3 and 10

Jim McDivitt - 4

Ed White - 4

Gordon Cooper - 5

Pete Conrad - 5 and 11

Frank Borman - 7

Jim Lovell - 7 and 12

Wally Schirra - 6

Tom Stafford - 6 and 9

Neil Armstrong - 8

Dave Scott - 8

Eugene Cernan - 9

Michael Collins - 10

Richard Gordon - 11

Buzz Aldrin - 12

How do astronauts live in space?

Astronauts can live in outerspace because in the space station they have water that is recycled, electricity provided by solar panels, and freeze dried food to last them the duration of their trip.

How do astronauts eat?

Astronauts eat specially prepared foods that are freeze-dried or vacuum-sealed to preserve them for long periods in space. They can rehydrate these foods using water dispensers on the spacecraft. Utensils like forks, knives and spoons are designed to prevent food from floating away in microgravity. Eating in space requires careful planning to ensure proper nutrition and waste management.

How do astronauts eat dress and go to the toilet in space?

Astronauts eat specially designed food that can be rehydrated or prepared in a zero-gravity environment. They wear specially designed clothing with velcro and elastic straps to ensure it stays in place without gravity. For going to the toilet, they use vacuum toilets that suction waste away to prevent it from floating around in the spacecraft.

Why do astronauts wear a special kind of clothing?

The astronauts spacesuits are a type of life support system to keep them alive when outside of the spacecraft. Then it supplies them with air, water, communications, cooling, waste disposal and anything else they need for survival in an environment in which it is impossible to live without it.

The orange spacesuits worn by space shuttle astronauts during launch and re-entry provide air,communications and also prevents their blood from pooling in one part of the body causing faintness.

Most of the time on the shuttle and the International Space Station, astronauts wear regular clothing and only need to use special suits for EVA and launch and re-entry procedures.

Why do astronauts need to do special exercises?

Astronauts need to do special exercises in space to prevent muscle and bone loss due to the lack of gravity. Without the effects of gravity on their bodies, muscles and bones can weaken and deteriorate over time. Special exercises help maintain their physical health during space missions and upon return to Earth.

How does a astronaut go to space?

An astronaut goes to space by training and being selected by a space agency such as NASA. They then travel to space onboard a spacecraft, such as the Russian Soyuz or the SpaceX Dragon, which launches from Earth to transport them to the International Space Station or other space destinations.

What is the synonym of 'less space'?

The synonym for "less space" would be "limited space" or "restricted space."

What happens to the heart and blood of an astronaut in space?

The smooth muscles inside the blood vessels adjust to the micro gravity in order to work properly, the same way they work on Earth. Also the heart rate slows since the muscles of the legs are not in use due to the lack of gravity

Do astronauts go through deadly and perilous radiation belts going to the moon?

No, there are no "Radiation belts between the Earth and Moon. However. they do travel through the "Van Allen Belt". this is a "Belt" created by the earth's magnetic field that shields the earth from the some of the ratiation of the Sun and outerspace. Once an astronaut is outside of this "Belt" they are exposed to a higher level of radiation. The Van Allen Belt is highest at the earth's equator and lowest at the earths poles.

How many women have been to space?

40 women have made it to space. They include:

  • Valentina Tereshkova
  • Svetlana Savitskaya
  • Sally K. Ride
  • Kathryn D. Sullivan
  • Mae C. Jemison
  • Eileen M. Collins
  • Peggy Whitson
  • Susan Still
  • Pamela Ann Melroy
  • Judith A. Resnik
  • Sharon Christa McAuliffe
  • Shannon W. Lucid
  • Ellen S. Baker
  • Bonnie J. Dunbar
  • Marsha S. Ivins
  • Tamara E. Jernigan
  • M. Rhea Seddon
  • Millie Hughes-Fulford
  • N. Jan Davis
  • Nancy J. Sherlock
  • Janice E. Voss
  • Wendy B. Lawrence
  • Nancy Jane Currie
  • Mary Ellen Weber
  • Kathryn C. Thornton
  • Catherine G. Coleman
  • Linda M. Godwin
  • Susan L. Still
  • Elena V. Kondakova
  • Janet L. Kavandi
  • Ellen Ochoa
  • Julie Payette
  • Susan J. Helms
  • Sandra Magnus
  • Kalpana Chawla
  • Laurel Clark

What are the educational and training requirements for becoming an astronaut?

To become an astronaut, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in a related field such as engineering, physical science, biological science, or mathematics. Advanced degrees are often preferred. Additional requirements include relevant work experience, physical fitness, and passing rigorous selection processes conducted by space agencies like NASA.

Who was the first black woman to become an astronaut?

Mae C. Jemison - Physician and astronaut Born: 10/17/1956 Birthplace: Decatur, Ala. Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman to enter space when she served on the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor in September 1992. Jemison's life, however, is also full of terrestrial accomplishments. A high school graduate at the age of 16, she attended Stanford University on a scholarship, graduating with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and having fulfilled the requirements for an A.B. in African and Afro-American Studies. After graduating from medical school (Cornell University, 1981), Jemison joined the Peace Corps, serving as its area medical officer from 1983 to 1985 in the West African countries of Sierra Leone and Liberia. After serving in NASA from 1987 to 1993, Jemison founded The Jemison Group, Inc., which developed ALAFIYA, a satellite-based telecommunications systems intended to improve health care delivery in developing nations. She also was a professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Dartmouth College, where she directed the Jemison Institute for Advancing Technology in Developing Countries. Dr. Jemison, an avid Star Trek fan, had a role on an episode of "Star Trek : The Next Generation" in May, 1993.
Dr.Mae Jemison
Dr. Mae Jemison

What is the farthest distance from the planet a human ever reached?

The farthest distance a human has ever reached from Earth is to the Moon, which is approximately 238,900 miles (384,400 kilometers) away. This was achieved during the Apollo missions conducted by NASA in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

How many astronauts landed on mars in 1976?

In 1976 - None, ditto 1977, 1978, 1979 and all the other years.

How do astronauts grow taller when they go to outer space?

It's because they aren't getting enough exercise. When you walk, or run, or even just STANDING, it takes energy to pump the blood uphill to your heart. In space, in "zero-G", there isn't as much work, and it's all easier because you don't have to lift things against gravity.

When did Dafydd Williams retire?

Dafydd Williams retired from the Canadian Space Agency in 2011. He served as an astronaut from 1992 to 2011.

Which cities have 23.5 latitude N and S?

Cities located approximately on latitude 23.5°N include Mumbai (India), Cairo (Egypt), and Miami (United States). Cities on latitude 23.5°S include locations in Brazil, such as São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.

Did Chuck Yeager go up in space?

No. But He Was The First Person To Fly Faster Than The Speed Of Sound.

ANSWER: He was a test pilot so respected and revered within the air force, the younger recruits felt there was no hope of ever getting the same opportunity to shine, and many opted for the astronaut program as a short-cut to Chuck Yeager like fame.

What do you need for a space suit on neptune?

for a space suit you would need tubes that pumps hot and cold air

into the helmet and suit and pressurized atmosphere

Which European country has send the most people into space?

Germany has sent the most people into space from Europe, including astronauts such as Alexander Gerst and Thomas Reiter. While Germany itself does not have its own human spaceflight program, German astronauts have flown on missions with NASA and the European Space Agency.

What are the difficulties with going to Mars and how agencies dealing with them?

If take in the case of orbiters,there is a certain difficulty faced by all space agencies all over the world,they should launch their orbiters when the distance between earth and mars is short,if they fail to launch in that particular date,the agency have to wait for at least 2-3 years for a short and less fuel consuming journey.

Which planets have astronauts not been on?

Astronauts have not landed on Uranus and Neptune, as they have only visited the Moon, Mars, and the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn. Exploration of these distant gas giants would require advanced technology and significant challenges to overcome.

An astronaut lands on a planet that has twice the mass of earth and twice the diameter how does the astronauts weight differ from that on earth?

you will use the formula g=GM/(r^2)

where g = gravity, G is the universal constant, M is mass, and r is the radius of the planet.

earths mass is about 5.937e24 kg

and radius is about 6.371e6 km keep in mind that the earth is not perfectly spherical so this is a mean.

the universal constant is 6.67e-11

now plug in the numbers

g=GM/r^2

g = 6.67e-11 (5.937e24*2) / ((6.371e6)*2)^2

g = 6.67e-11 (1.1874e25) / (1.2742e7)^2

g = 6.67e-11 (1.1874e25) / (1.6235e14)

g = 7.91996e14 / 1.62359e14

g = 4.87805 m/s^2 or half that of earths.

now you can do it on your own.

keep in mind that this is not perfect if you were to calculate with accuracy you would need to know the composition of the planet (the density and thickness of the crust and such)

Why do you not need spacesuits in earth?

Because a space suit is used to provide the human body with earth-like conditions inside the suit. Earth already has earth-like conditions, therefore we do not need suits to be on the earth. On earth, we already have an atmosphere and the proper pressure and temperature to keep the atmospheric gasses dissolved in our blood and going to our tissues.

There are places on earth when we do need a 'suit' to stay alive. Places where the temperature, atmosphere and/or pressure are not adequate to keep us functioning properly require us to wear suits. Under water would be one place. There, we need a suit to keep us warm, and a mask to keep us breathing. Another place that I can think of is on top of a high mountain. Up there, the pressure is reduced enough that we have a difficult time getting enough oxygen to dissolve into our blood. So we increase our lungs' exposure to oxygen by wearing an oxygen mask.