Astronaut Training
Astronauts must be in top _____ to handle physical challenges in space.
fitness/shape
Astronauts float because of this
microgravity/weightlessness
Name one challenge astronauts face living in space.
teamwork, limited resources, isolation, communication
This country launched the first human into space.
USSR/Soviet Union
This astronaut was the first person on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
Astronauts practice surviving in deserts, jungles, or oceans.
survival training)
Astronauts sleep in these to avoid floating around.
sleeping bags/sleep pods
Astronauts must plan their _____ carefully because resources are limited.
schedules/missions
Astronauts grow slightly taller in space due to this.
spine expansion
She was the first American woman in space.
Sally Ride
Astronauts train for weightlessness using this special airplane.
vomit comet/microgravity plane
This everyday activity is complicated in space due to microgravity.
eating/hygiene
This skill is essential for handling unexpected problems on a spacecraft.
problem-solving
Name one food astronauts eat in space.
space ice cream, rehydratable meals, packaged food
This astronaut commanded the first Space Shuttle mission.
John Young / Robert Crippen, depending on mission focus.
Astronauts learn how to operate and live safely in this.
spacecraft systems
Astronauts communicate with this group on Earth to coordinate missions.
mission control
Working in small groups for long periods requires this skill.
teamwork/communication
Astronauts brush their teeth using this type of water
rinseless or waterless toothpaste
This astronaut holds the record for most time spent in space.
Gennady Padalka
Astronauts are trained to work together perfectly under pressure.
teamwork/leadership
Astronauts perform these outside the spacecraft for repairs or experiments.
spacewalks/extravehicular activities
Astronauts must remain calm during emergencies. This is an example of _____.
stress management/self-control
Astronauts can spend this many months on the International Space Station.
6 months or more
This astronaut was the first African American in space.
Guion Bluford