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Cell phones do not work in space because cell phones are Earth based and need a system of Earth antennas to transmit ... there in the future for future spacefarers? ---- Answer provided by Lonnie Moffitt & Cdr. USN Robert L. Curbeam Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by ...

... factor in communications with crewmembers in space. However, NASA has a number of satellites in orbit that can send signals to each other and relay the signal around the Earth in such a way that we are in ... L. Curbeam Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer Image:9781894959421.jpg '''Buy This Book''' http://www.apogeebooks ...

... we lose, the lighter we are, and the faster we go. In order to stay in space and circle the Earth, the Space Shuttle must travel at least 17,000 mph. The exact number ... John Cavallaro Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer Image:9781894959421.jpg '''Buy This Book''' http://www.apogeebooks ...

... the electrical source. Our bodiesw act the same in Space as they do on the Earth. This means that we can get an electrical shock in space just like you can on the Earth. Suppose ... you are NOT grounded, (like floating in space) then you will not get a shock. In Space, the Ground is the shell of the spaceship you are in. If you touch/stand/attach to something ... the Earth because you are floating in Space. ---- Answer provided by John Cavallaro Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

... oxygen in space; however, the majority of it has already been captured gravitationally by stars, planets, or other celestial bodies. So space is almost a perfect vacuum, but gas and dust particles do float ... , if we were to compare the amount of gas in interstellar space to the air we breathe, it would be like "one marble in a box five miles on a side compared to ... box filled completely with marbles." So needless to say, there isn't very much oxygen in outer space, but there is some. And the reason there isn't more is simply that ...

... will be told what to avoid doing. The Russians have a lot of experience with guest cosmonauts who are told, "Don't touch anything " While in space for a significant period of time the professional crewmembers will call your attention to space and Earth features of notable interest, such as ...

Sometimes in space our muscles and bones get weak, so we do special exercises, like riding a stationary bike, to help keep our muscles strong. Under Earth's gravity our muscles have to work much harder, but in space the absence of ... . Brooke Owens Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer Image:9781894959421.jpg '''Buy This Book''' http://www.apogeebooks ...

... is a lot of fun to float in space, and yes, you would float like the astronauts in the movies, but better since you are actually in space ---- Answer provided by Byron Lichtenberg, Ph.D. Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by ...

... ever sit in space, so we don't need chairs. ---- Answer provided by Byron Lichtenberg, Ph.D. Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer Image:9781894959421.jpg '''Buy This Book''' http://www.apogeebooks.com/Books/For%20Kids/KidstoSpace.html Click here Category:Kids To Space Category:Kids To Space ...

... difference between being in space and being on Earth is that in space you feel weightless and that makes moving around and working very difficult. If you are outside your spacecraft or space station, then ... are constantly resisting the pull of gravity, just by breathing. In space you would need to do exercises to keep those muscles in shape for your return to Earth and the effects of Earth ...

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