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What toy did astronauts bring to space?
The Crew-3 astronauts launched into space Wednesday evening with a toy turtle named Pfau, which is the German word for peacock. The turtle had a practical reason for being on the flight. It was the crew’s zero-g indicator. The toy starts floating when the crew reaches orbit — a visual cue that the astronauts are safe.
What is the space station’s mission?
The mission of the International Space Station is to enable long-term exploration of space and provide benefits to people on Earth. With six state-of-the-art laboratories, the Space Station will be the premiere research facility in space, four times larger and more capable than any previous space station.
What happens when astronauts played with a Slinky?
They found that their yo-yo, jacks, Slinky and mechanical mouse did some peculiar things in the weightlessness of space flight. She also found that the Slinky toy did not behave the way it does on earth, slinking down steps once it is set in motion. ”It won’t slink at all,” Dr. Seddon said in a telecast.
What was the most successful space mission?
NASA’s Magellan mission to Venus was one of the most successful deep space missions. It was the first spacecraft to image the entire surface of Venus and made several discoveries about the planet….What was Magellan?
| Nation | United States of America (USA) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft Mass | 7,595 pounds (3,445 kilograms) |
How long was Explorer 2 in space?
Explorer 2
| Mission duration | Failed to orbit 120 days (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | Explorer |
| Bus | Explorer 1 |
| Manufacturer | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
How big is the ISS size?
356 feet
The space station is 356 feet (109 meters) end-to-end, one yard shy of the full length of an American football field including the end zones. Eight miles of wire connects the electrical power system aboard the space station.