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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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Which job has existed longer- that of astronaut or that of mariner?

The mariners because the astronauts had to have advanced technology to even create the rocket ship when mariners had little time to make unicorns and rainbows with a touch of whip cream ........

What are the forces acting on an astronaut on the moon and on earth and on Mercury and on Venus?

You probably want to compare the gravity on the moon and on the three planets. Let's assume that you do. Call the gravity of the earth g and let's compare. Moon - 0.1654 g Mercury - 0.38 g Venus - 0.904 g What that all means is that if you weigh 100 pounds on earth, you'll weigh about 16 and 1/2 pounds on the moon, 38 pounds on Mercury, and about 90 and 1/2 pounds on Venus.

Did the astronauts land or did they just fly by over Venus?

Astronaut did not land in Venus because the planet is hot. If the astronaut land on Venus, they will burn their selfs.

When did john Glenn graduate high school?

In 1939 John Glenn graduated from New Concord High School in New Concord, Ohio.

How many times did Russian astronaut Yuri A. Gagarin orbit the earth?

Gagarin made one orbit of the earth in 108 minutes before coming back home.

How much does an astronaut make to go into space?

Military astronauts get paid their standard military pay. They are on loan from their service branch to NASA. Most choose to remain with their military bnranch throughout their NASA career. Civilian astronauts get paid on a Civil Service pay scale. Again, it's not much, they they get benefits to make up for the lack of pay.

I want to be an astronaut i m good at maths as well as physics rather brilliant at bothWhat degrees should i pursue to be an astronaut?

If you are brilliant in math and physics, go for it. The important thing to remember is to do what you are interested in do and you will do well.

What part of the space shuttle circles earth?

The space shuttle orbiter orbits the earth. The solid rocket boosters are jettisoned within the earth's atmosphere, around two minutes after launch and the External Fuel Tank is jettisoned once in space.

When will humans go back to space?

Humans have not left outer space. The International Space Station is still crewed.

Why can't the astronauts use regular salt and pepper in space?

Because the small particles will float around and cause problems and corrosion on the electronics and other mechanisms.

Did astronauts on Apollo 11 dress normally or wore spacesuits the whole way?

During regular intravehicle activity (such as coasting to the moon) the crew wore Constant Wear Garments, or CWGs. These were basically long underwear with some pockets.

How many players are on an indoor volleyball team?

Six players play on EACH team at a time. A high school roster in Florida may not officially have more than 15 players, but if one gets injured, he may be replaced.

When does John Glenn get married?

John Glenn and Annie Castor were married on April 6, 1943. Together, they had two children-John David (born 1945) and Carolyn Ann (born 1947). His wife Annie was at his bedside when he died in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2016 at age 95.

Why can astronauts hear on moon if they come close to each other so that their helmets touch?

Normally, to communicate in space, astronauts need radios. This is because sound (in this case, speech) requires a medium (such as air) to move through. In space, since there is no air, astronauts cannot talk to one another directly.

However, in your case, the astronauts may converse because their helmets are touching - thus giving the sound waves a medium to move through - the helmets.

Why do astronauts wear white space suit?

1. So that they can be seen easily/ they can be visible easily.

2.To keep them cool.

How do astronauts control the temperature inside the shuttle?

The temperature of the atmosphere is an important aspect of the heat balance that must be maintained in the bodies of the astronauts. The shuttle provides temperature control within a range of 1 8°C to 27°C (64°-81 °F). Since there are differences in opinion over what temperature is the most comfortable to work in (just think of how some people you know feel really cold when others are warm), the astronauts onboard the shuttle can modify their own heat balance by selecting lighter or heavier clothing or by using individual air motion controls (fans). Thermal control in the shuttle is accomplished using radiators on the insides of the cargo bay doors that radiate the heat to space. The cargo bay doors are opened or closed, more or less, depending on the need to contain heat or release heat.

Information taken from: http://www.nsbri.org/humanphysspace/focus1/shuttle-frame.html

How do astronauts get food into space and or onto mars?

Astronauts bring powdered food and add water to it to create a liquid and it tastes like the regular food

You sit in a meeting where a novice NASA engineer proposes suction cup shoes for space shuttle astronauts working on the exterior of the spacecraft what is the fallacy in this?

Suction works on the principle of creating a vacuum seal in a pressurized atmosphere, something that doesn't exist in space as it's a total vacuum.

Magnetic boots won't work either - virtually all spacecraft are built with Aluminum alloy and Titanium.

I predict he'll be in charge of one of the NASA Field Centers within 20 years....

Is John glenn divorced?

John Glenn was not divorced. John Glenn and Annie Castor were married on April 6, 1943. Together, they had two children-John David (born 1945) and Carolyn Ann (born 1947). His wife was at his bedside when he died in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2016 at age 95.

What is the etymology of naut from astronaut?

It is derived from the same Greek root (nautes) as 'nautical'. 'Nautes' applies to anything to do with ships or saling. So, an 'astronaut' is someone who has a ship that allows them to 'sail' through the stars (aster).

Is there sufficient evidence to support the theory that astronauts never landed on the moon?

There is sufficient evidence to prove that astronauts DID land on the moon. The six missions that landed between 1969 and 1972 returned over 800 pounds of moon rocks to Earth which were distributed to scientists in many different countries. Not a single one of these scientists has ever questioned their authenticity. The people who made the TV show about the fake moon landing are charlatans who would do anything for a buck, and are only one step (a very small step) above holocaust deniers. New photos taken by the most recent Lunar Orbiter in July 2009 show some of the landing sites including the command modules that were left on the surface, adding further proof that the landings were real.

How much time did Apollo 11 spent in space?

The total Mission Elapsed Time of Apollo 11 (from launch to splashdown) was 8 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes, and 35 seconds.