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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.
1,993 Questions
How old was Guion S Bluford when he died?
GUION S BLUFORD IS NOT DEAD YET , BUT HE IS ABOUT 67 YEARS OLD IN 2009.
Astronauts are important because they advance our knowledge on space, and space exploration. They find cures for diseases or sickness's such as bone cancer or motion sickness. They can also tell what the temperature or weather is.
They can also report to other countries if something bad is coming toward them like, a worldwide flood.
How fast do astronauts travel?
Astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS) travel at an average speed of about 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour) in their orbit around Earth. This high velocity allows them to complete roughly 16 orbits of the planet in a 24-hour period.
How many astrounats have died?
It depends on precisely what you are asking - just American Astronauts or including Russian or Soviet Cosmonauts, whether they were in a space mission or training, and some other variables. The best answer to your question is 18. See the related link for more information.
How do astronauts drink water?
Astronauts drink water in space by having a lid on their cup so the water doesn't go out of the cup and damage the shuttle. They could also drink water from packets like drink bottles. They try not to spill it all over themselves.
What do you call the meaning of the word for a person who travels in space?
The dictionary definition is astronaut! Here is the meaning of the word.
An astronaut is a person who goes into space. Astronauts travel in spaceships. Some astronauts have walked on the moon.
What was the exact quote that Scott carpenter said to john glenn?
As mission control performed its final system checks, Scott Carpenter, the backup astronaut for the mission, said "Godspeed, John Glenn."
Who was the first American astronaut to preform spacewalk?
The first American to perform an EVA (ExtraVehicular Activity) was Edward H. White II, on Gemini 4. This occurred on June 3, 1965, just four years before mankind would perform an EVA on the lunar surface.
How is the spacesuit designed to protect the astronaut outside of a spacecraft?
A spacesuit contains air under pressure to protect from the vacuum in space. It must be designed with a compromise of rigidity and flexibility, so that it does not inflate like a balloon (preventing him from reentering the spacecraft) and allowing him to move and perform tasks.
Were did john glenn land when he returned from space?
NASA astronaut John Glenn's February 20, 1962 flight splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after circling the earth three times.
How does being an astronaut serve the larger world community?
being an astronaut serves the larger world community by
What contry was john Glenn born in?
Former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 18, 1921.
Who was the fourth astronaut to orbit the earth?
Scott Carpenter was the fourth astronaut to orbit the earth.
What did neil Armstrong use to communicate with people on earth when he was in space?
Neil Armstrong used a radio communication system to communicate with people on Earth during his missions in space. Specifically, he used a handheld radio and a headset, which were part of the Apollo spacecraft's communication equipment. This allowed him to relay important information and updates to Mission Control and share his experiences with audiences back on Earth. The system operated on HF (high frequency) radio waves to maintain contact over the vast distances of space.
