Astronauts Facts for Kids
Brave explorers who travel to outer space in rockets and space shuttles.
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Astronauts Facts for Kids
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Astronauts are specially trained people who travel beyond Earth's atmosphere to explore space. They live and work on the International Space Station, conduct experiments, and help us understand the universe.
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Astronaut training takes about 2 years
The International Space Station orbits Earth every 90 minutes
Astronauts experience sunrise and sunset 16 times per day
Muscles and bones weaken in space without exercise
Yuri Gagarin was the first human in space in 1961
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🎓 Training to be an astronaut
Astronaut candidates undergo rigorous physical and mental training. They learn to operate spacecraft, perform spacewalks, and handle emergencies - all while floating weightless.
Go deeper🛸 Life in space
On the ISS, astronauts float everywhere! They exercise for 2 hours daily to prevent muscle loss, eat specially prepared meals, and sleep strapped to walls so they don't drift.
Go deeper🧑🚀 Spacewalks
During extravehicular activities (EVAs), astronauts venture outside the station in special suits. These walks can last 6–8 hours and are used for repairs and experiments.
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