Surviving the Extremes
Who was the first woman in space?
Valentina Tereshkova
What is drag?
What size are astronauts' sleep stations?
Why do astronauts have to recycle the water they use in space?
It's expensive to send water up to space and they have a limited supply
Name everyone's name in the classroom
Ms. Yongyi, Saldon, Yangkyi, Diego, Weston, Penelope
What does EMU stand for?
Extravehicular Mobility Unit
What is the difference in gravitational pull between a small and a larger object?
The bigger the object, the stronger the gravitational pull
What are micrometeroids?
Tiny space rocks- smaller than a pea
What is one part of the water cycle on Earth?
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection
What activity did you do for the STEAM lesson "Home Away from Home"?
Why is Earth's atmosphere important?
It gives us oxygen to breathe, keeps us warm, and is the reason why we hear sound. It also protects us from meteors and solar radiations
What is one example of a spacecraft shock absorber, and describe it
Springy legs, giant airbags, and crushable material
Why do astronauts have to exercise in space? What would happen if they don't?
They have to because they will lose bone and muscle (atrophy)
What is the difference between the pH level of something acidic and basic?
If it's acidic then it's closer to 0, and when it's basic its closer to 14
What is the communications cap also called?
The "Snoopy" Cap
Is there pressure in space? How does that affect astronauts?
No. Without the right pressure, the liquids in your body will bubble and fizz, so you will explode
What does EDL mean?
What are some requirements a habitat must have?
-Provide us with oxygen
-Protect us from radiation in space, temperature, and orbital debris
What happens when the recycled water does not pass the Pure Water Rule?
They have to clean it, then test it again
Rover can move around the surface, whereas the lander is only able to stay in one place to collect data and photos
Give one part of the EMU and describe it in your own words
Portable Life Support System, helmet, cooling garment, gloves, upper torso, lower torso, communication systems
Before landing a spacecraft, what do scientists need to do?
They need to conduct a pre-launch process to identify a location with a safe surface for landing
Why must a habitat have good structural integrity?
So it stays strong without cracking, leaking, or collapsing. It protects the astronauts
Top Layer: traps larger objects. Middle: filters out finer and chemical impurities. Bottom: Uses mesh or cloth to catch anything else that might have been missed
What is Ms. Yongyi's favorite subject?