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Space Travel and Exploration
Ask questions here about the Space Race, the Apollo missions and both human and robotic spaceflights.
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Who is the first man that went into space?
The first man to go into space was Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet astronaut who orbited Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961.
What are several ways humans have sent messages to extraterrestrials?
Although we have no definite knowledge of any extraterrestrials, and we certainly do not know that any extraterrestrials have received any messages from us, we have sent a number of things into space, notably radio and TV broadcasts and various robotic space probes, which would convey information to extraterrestrials if the hypothetical extraterrestrials received them.
What was the first dog to go into space in 1957?
The first dog to go into space in 1957 was Laika, a female stray dog from Moscow. She was a part of the Soviet Union's Sputnik 2 mission, which made her the first living being to orbit the Earth. Unfortunately, Laika did not survive the mission.
What was the hull of the Saturn 5 rocket made of?
The hull of the Saturn V rocket was primarily constructed using aluminum alloys. Aluminum was chosen due to its lightweight properties, which helped reduce the overall weight of the rocket and improve its performance.
What happens to your face in space?
In space, the lack of gravity causes fluid to redistribute from the lower parts of the body to the upper parts, including the face. This can result in the face appearing puffier and rounder due to fluid retention. Additionally, without the force of gravity pulling the facial tissues down, wrinkles and sagging are less noticeable in space.
Gorillas establish their space and boundaries through vocalizations, body language, and displays of power like chest-beating and roaring. They also use scent markings to communicate and define their territory against other gorilla groups. By displaying dominance and aggression in these ways, gorillas can deter potential threats and assert their territorial boundaries.
Why was the rocket named apollo11?
The rocket was named Apollo 11 because it was the eleventh flight of the Apollo program, which aimed to land humans on the Moon. The mission involved sending astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the Moon, with Armstrong and Aldrin becoming the first and second humans to walk on the lunar surface.
Space itself cannot die as it is the vast expanse where all celestial bodies exist. However, stars, planets, and other objects within space may undergo changes or reach the end of their lifecycle.
Can you enter an alternate universe?
No, it is not possible to physically enter an alternate universe as there is currently no scientific evidence or technology to support this idea. Alternate universes are often a concept used in science fiction and theoretical physics to explore hypothetical scenarios.
When did the Gemini space program start?
The Gemini space program officially began on January 3, 1962. It was developed by NASA as the second human spaceflight program after the Mercury program and aimed to test technologies and techniques needed for the Apollo missions to the Moon.
What are examples of space junk?
Space junk refers to debris in space that is no longer functional and poses a risk to operational spacecraft. Examples include defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, fragments from collisions, and discarded equipment from space missions. These pieces of debris can range in size from large objects like old satellites to tiny flecks of paint.
Who is the first visitor of space?
If you mean the first living being in space period, then it was a dog named Laika, aboard Sputnik 2. The first man in space was Yuri Gagarin, a Russian cosmonaut.
How much money was spent building on the Winchester mystery house?
It is estimated that Sarah Winchester spent around $5.5 million on continuous construction of the Winchester Mystery House from 1886 until her death in 1922.
What are the disadvantages of rocket launching?
Some disadvantages of rocket launching include high costs associated with building and launching rockets, potential environmental impact from rocket exhaust, and the risk of accidents or failures during launch that can result in significant loss of life and resources. Additionally, launching rockets requires a significant amount of fuel and can contribute to air pollution.
How do you power a space buggy without pushing it?
They're operated by the use of propulsion devices specially developed for the
manned space program, in the form of packages that store electrical energy,
called "batteries", and devices mounted to the wheels which convert the stored
electrical energy into mechanical energy, code-named "motors".
What is the longest period of time that anyone has spent in space?
The longest continuous time anyone has spent in space is 437 days, achieved by cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov aboard the Mir space station from January 1994 to March 1995.
What makes a planet inhabitable?
the reason the planet earth is habitable are:
its location in the solar system (in the 'goldilocks zone' where water is liquid)
its size
its tilt on its axis
the presence of water.
Why is the space inside the unterus important?
The space inside the uterus is important as it provides a suitable environment for a fertilized egg to implant and develop into a fetus. It also allows for the expansion of the uterus to accommodate the growing fetus during pregnancy. Additionally, the space inside the uterus is where the placenta forms to nourish the developing fetus.
What happens to a balloon if it goes in space?
In space, a balloon would expand as the air inside expands due to the lack of external pressure. Eventually, the balloon would burst as the pressure inside becomes too great for the balloon material to contain.
When was the first space capsule invented and who invented it?
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Why doesn't gravity pull the clouds?
Gravity pulls down on all air masses, including ones that contain clouds. But the cooler air masses are closer to the ground because they are denser (contain more molecules per volume) and displace the warmer air, which in effect rises. This warm air contains the water vapor that forms cloud droplets as it rises and cools. Eventually much of the cloud's water will condense into drops and fall back as rain.
What are problems with spacecrafts?
Some common problems with spacecraft include malfunctions in critical systems such as propulsion, communication, or life support; damage from space debris or micrometeoroids; exposure to radiation; and the challenges of long-duration space travel such as astronaut health and psychological well-being. Additionally, unexpected issues like software glitches or human error can also cause problems for spacecraft.
Who is the first person to step in Jupiter?
We don't know that person's name, because it has not happened yet. Nobody will likely ever step in Jupiter, because this gas giant as no surface.
Much bellow the clouds of its deep atmosphere, at astounding high pressures and high temperature, may lay an incredible deep hot ocean - not made of water, but made of liquid metallic hydrogen, with some helium...
There is no solid surface to step and walk around, like in telluric planets such as Mars, Venus or Mercury, and other moons.
Does a gallon of water weigh the same in space?
Yes, a gallon of water has the same mass in space as it does on Earth. However, because weight is a force dependent on gravity, the weight of the water would be different in space compared to on Earth due to the difference in gravitational pull.
How big was the asteroid that made the North Pole Basin on Mars?
The asteroid that created the North Pole Basin on Mars is estimated to have been around 37 miles (60 kilometers) in diameter. This impact is believed to have occurred around 3.6 billion years ago and played a significant role in shaping the topography of Mars.
