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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
Was there ever been any Armenian astronaut?
Yes! James P. Bagian (USA national) from NASA. Missions STS-29 (1989) and STS-40 (1991).
How many months did astronaut Andy Thomas spend on the Mir space station?
how many months did astronaut Andy thomas spend on the mir space station
What primary school did Neil Armstrong go to?
Neil Armstrong went to elementary school at Gates Elementary. It was located in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He attended college at Purdue University, university of Cincinnati, and the University of Southern California.
Who was the first astronaut to fly into space 3 times?
John Watts Young.
Gemini 3 as pilot and Gemini 10 as commander; Apollo 10 as CM pilot and Apollo 16 as commander; STS (Shuttle) 1 and STS-9, both as commander--for a total of 6 flights.
What is John Grunsfeld tone and purpose in his personal account entitled Our Last Full Day on Orbit?
Grunsfeld's tone in his piece "Our Last Full Day on Orbit" is nostalgic, hopeful, and ethereal. His purpose is to capture the beauty of space, extol the benefits of the Hubbell, and relay his experiences in the final day of his trip.
What is the cord used to keep astronauts from floating into space?
The answer is an umbilical cord. It keeps astronauts from floating out into the universe.
What comedy movie has an astronaut farting in a space suit and using food to draw pictures?
Rocket man
Why orbiting astronauts appear to be floating is that they are experiencing?
Yes that is what they are experiencing.
What did Sally K Rides parents do?
Mom- South African Sprint Canoer
Dad- Political Science Professor at Santa Monica
Sister (in case you want to know)- Presbyterian Minister
What are the names of the 5 astronauts who are living in the iss right now?
jeff gorden daneil boon hunter russell logan byers john doe
Why do astronauts always say Houston?
Astronauts always say Houston since it is a way of reporting technical problems on the ship and Houston (Tx) is where the base is located. Today in movies its used more of a joke than anything else.
Who were the first astronauts to die?
Apollo 11 was crewed by Commander Neil Alden Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin Eugene 'Buzz' Aldrin, Jr. On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon, while Collins orbited in the Command Module.
Do astronauts in a space station weight anything?
They don't even weight a pound in space because there is no gravity pull in outerspace
Former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 18, 1921.
What is the difference between fedec and eec in gas turbine engine?
It's actually fadec (full authority digital engine control)
What is first day of issue envelope project mercury worth?
If it is unaddressed cacheted it is worth 10-20 cents.
If it is addressed it is worth less than if it is unadressed.
How much food does an astronaut need for a week?
An astronaut needs the same amount like a normal person on earth just in diffrent contents
