Why is higher education important for an astronaut?
That depends on what type of astronaut your talking about such as pilot: which would need a bachelors degree in engineering
cosmic rays
What was the name of the school teacher astronaut who was killed in a shuttle explosion?
Christa McAuliffe
It depends. If there is an orbit, the motion may provide a force in the opposite direction as the gravity, leading to weightlessness. Of course, the force goes down as 1/(r*r), where r is the radius of separation.
How astronauts slow their spacecraft down?
Using Reaction Control Thrusters or Cold Gas Jets (small thrusters). The astronauts fire them in the opposite direction that the spacecraft is traveling and this thrust slows down the craft.
EDUSAT is the first Indian satellite which is for the purpose of servicing the education sector, particularly for distance education.
What was the third country to send a man into space?
By own spacecraft:
China
Using other country's spacecraft:
Czechoslovakia (using USSR Soyuz)
What is the name of the first spacecraft to carry astronauts to the Moon?
There has never been a space shuttle to land on the moon. The only manned vehicle to visit the moon is the Lunar Lander. The first one to land on the moon was called the 'Eagle.' Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin where on board when that happened.
Where has the furthest manned space flight been to?
Known to any goverment or institution is the moon. Im pretty sure there has been a diaster at some point and their is a little capsule with a frozen cosmonaut drifting out past Juipiter by now.
Why must some telescopes be launched into space?
They must be launched in to space because there is a better veiw in space than from earth.
When was the first space docking by astronauts?
The first docking in space was performed by Neil Armstrong and Dave Scott aboard Gemini 8 on March 16, 1966. The first docking was to occur during the Gemini 6 flight, but the Gemini 6 Agena docking module failed to reach orbit.
Gemini 8 began a slow tumble shortly after docking. Per mission rules, Armstrong undocked from the Agena. When he did, their spacecraft began spinning about 1 revolution every second. The astronauts were on the verge of blacking out when Armstrong finally regained control of the vehicle and stopped the spinning. Had he not been able to gain control, both astronauts would have died in space. It was Armstrong's courage and the calmness with which he handled the situation that caused the NASA planners to choose him to command the first manned landing on the moon.
What do you call someone who specializes in space?
space is a bit of a broad speciality... Astronomer is the most broad I can think of, recommend me if that is right.
Why do astronauts pefere banana than an orange?
You don't have to worry about juice coming out of a banana, but you do with an orange. In space, any bit of material that gets loose, will freely float around the interior of the spacecraft. This situation would be problematic with fruit juice, as the liquid can damage electronic equipment and the juice itself can sting if it gets in someone's eye.
How do astronauts enter the cockpit of the shuttle in upright position on pad?
Because the Space Shuttle is facing upright on the launch pad, entering can be a challenging task--especially in the bulky Ascent and Entry space suits. Because of this, a group of technicians referred to as the closeout crew helps the astronauts board the shuttle.
Astronauts and members of the closeout crew ride an elevator to the 195 ft level of the launchpad where they can access the hatch through a retractable arm that contains the White Room, which is a small environmentally-controlled chamber set adjacent to the hatch. Due to the white room's small size, only two astronauts can enter at a time. Inside the white room, technicians open the hatch and set removable boards over important space shuttle instrument panels (to prevent damage to vital switches and controls while the crew is climbing on board). The closeout crew then helps the crew put on their parachute packs, climb aboard, and strap in. Once all members of the crew are strapped in, the closeout crew ensures that everything is in order, removes the temporary boards from the instrument panels, and seals the hatch. A few minutes before liftoff, the arm containing the white room is retracted away from the space shuttle.
Were astronauts able to conduct experiment when working in a space station?
Yes, they are. Specifically the International Space Station (or ISS, but really any space station can conduct an experiment. Hope this helped! :)
because it is the most likely to zero gravity...
What are the names of the astronAUT that went to Neptune?
There have been no astronauts that have gone to Neptune.
Nor is there any space exploration projects or programs called Neptune that I am aware of.
What do engineers need to consider when designing a space capsule to protect an astronaut?
engineers ensure the space capsule had carry oxygen for ensure combustion
John Glenn's parents were John H. Glenn, Sr and Clara Sproat Glenn. John Glenn was born in 1921 in Ohio. He was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth.
Why do astronauts wear moon boots?
The moon, like a lot of galactic space is an extremely hostile environment to almost all forms of life including people of planet earth! Along with a spacesuit suitably designed for off-planet use, an astronaut needs moon boots that will also withstand the harsh conditions outside of earth's delicate, yet protective atmosphere. The moon itself is made up of mostly moon-rock & moon-sand.
Moon boots need to be tough enough to protect the astronaut's foot from moon-rock. They need to be supportive around the ankle to help prevent any unneeded ankle injuries with insulation throughout the boot warm enough to keep the astronaut's entire foot area & lower leg area snuggly safe from the instant-freeze cold yet with comfy cool protection from the direct sunlight that would cook the body to a crisp in an instant if exposed! In summary, moon boots need to protect the general foot area of an astronaut from a variety of hazards that range from having the potential to cause mild discomfort to loss of limb or possibly death! Remember astronauts.. always put your moon-boots on before going for a spacewalk! ;)
Who are arnaldo tamayo mendez parents?
he was adopted by a family of his uncle - mother's brother Rafael and his wife, Esperanza