Famous Astronauts
True or false: astronauts sometimes go to space to fix things.
True!
True or false? Do astronauts wear diapers under their suits?
True!
Astronauts have to live and work together in small spaces. What skill must astronauts have when they go into space with their team?
TEAMWORK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL!
True or False: Space has very little gravity?
False. There is ZERO Gravity in space.
What was the name of the chimpanzee who went into space?
Ham the Chimp!
What is an astronaut?
Teamwork!
What is Nasa?
NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space. They train astronauts to go into space.
True or False: It is easy for an astronaut to come back to earths gravity after living in space.
False. Astronauts it is hard to get used to living with earths gravity after living in space with no gravity. They can be clumsy and have to relearn easy things like walking. The have reported dropping objects like pens and keys because they are used to not having to hold things in zero gravity.
True or False: There is no gravity on the moon?
False: There is some gravity on the moon, but it is very little.
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What does the word "astronaut" mean?
Star Sailor
What do astronauts need to learn how to fly before they can fly a rocket?
Fly airplanes!
What happens to astronauts legs when they live in space?
Their legs get very skinny and weak.
True or False: Astronauts grow taller when they live in space?
Astronauts can grow up to 3% taller while spending time in microgravity. When the astronauts return to earth, their height returns to normal after a few months.
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True or False: Anyone who wants to be an astronaut can become an astronaut.
False. The selection process for NASA takes 18 months, and of the thousands of applications received, only 8-14 individuals will get the opportunity to become an astronaut.
What do astronauts need to practice in order to learn how to live with no gravity?
They need to practice swimming.
What happens to astronauts face and neck when they live in space?
Their face and neck get big and puffy because the blood goes up in the body with no gravity.
True or False: Nasa teaches astronauts how to fly airplanes.
False. You need to have flight experience BEFORE you can become an astronaut.
How many different animals have gone to space?
10 different kinds of animals have been to space.
What subjects do astronauts need to study in school?
Science and Engineering
What other language do astronauts need to learn besides English?
You have to learn Russian to be on the International Space Station.
Why do astronauts need to exercise in space?
They need to exercise because their muscles get weak with no gravity. They need to exercise for two hours every day to keep their bodies healthy.
True. On July 21, 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon.