Life in Space
how do astronauts sleep in a space Shutte?
They sleep in a sleeping bag and attach themselves to a bed or chair
The Earth is closer to the Sun in Summer
True or False?
False because the Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle
Can astronauts have a shower in space?
NO they can,t. they wash themselves with a wet towel that has been soaked in liquid soap. To wash their they use a waterless shampoo
Does the Moon have a dark side?
No, we humans can only see one side of the moon from Earth, that doesn't mean the other side is dark. During a Full Moon we see one whole half of the Moon, the other half is in darkness, itself isn't dark
How do astronauts go to toilet in space?
They have special gadget fitted with a camera to guide them to the correct place whilst they are floating then they don,t float away then they use a machine like a vacuum to suck away the waste which is vacuum dried
Mercury is the hottest planet in the Solar System
True or False?
False, because Venus is the hottest planet due to it's extremely dense atmosphere which traps heat. Mercury does not retain heat like Venus does.
Exercise is a must for astronauts! name one why astronauts can exercise?
they use a treadmill for running exercise they can strap themselves onto the treadmill
The Sun is yellow
True or False?
False, it is an allusion. During the day blue light scatters high in the atmosphere giving the sky it's blue colour and making the Sun appear yellow
How do astronauts use salt and pepper?
Salt and pepper come in a liquid from so it doesn't float away