Famous Astronauts
True or false: astronauts sometimes go to space to fix things.
True!
name one bachelors degree you need to be an astronaut
Engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics
True or false? Do astronauts wear diapers under their suits?
True!
True or False? Astronauts help find cures for diseases.
True.
What was the name of the chimpanzee who went into space?
Ham the Chimp!
Astronauts have to live and work together in small spaces. What quality must they show to be able to do this?
Teamwork!
What other language besides English is useful for an astronaut to speak?
Russian!
Astronauts in space wear an orange jumpsuit for takeoff and re-entry. What is it called?
A pumpkin suit.
how many people watched the moon landing
600 million
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
how much does an average astronaut make?
$66,000
Many astronauts have spent time in the armed forces. What do they learn to do there?
Fly airplanes!
how many different space foods are there
150 or more
what does astronaut mean?
star sailor
Who was the first woman in space?
Valentina Tereshkova
what is the highest paying astronaut job?
lead engineer
What do astronauts in training spend lots of time doing? (Hint: they go to a very, very big place to do this!)
Swimming.
where do astronauts sleep
in a tiny little compartment
what is a Russian astronaut called
Cosmonaut
who was the first american to space?
Alan shepard
Astronauts in training spend time in a special airplane that goes up and down, allowing them to "float". What is the nickname given to this airplane?
Vomit comet!
Who was the first person to travel to space?
Yuri Gagarin