Spending TIME Aboard the Space Station

TL;DR

Astronauts answer questions about life in space, including daily routines, training, and the experience of being in space.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• ✊ The spacecraft stays with the astronauts for emergencies and is powered down for conservation.
• 👨‍🚀 Being in space becomes routine, but astronauts still miss friends and family on Earth.
• ❓ Floating feels natural after a while, but it's important to appreciate the unique perspective.
• 💦 Clean drinking water technology is crucial for space missions and can be used on Earth for areas with limited access to clean water.
• 👨‍🚀 Astronauts may eat more calories in space due to exercise and the different food provided.
• 👾 The ability to float and see Earth becomes normal, but witnessing the aurora from space is a breathtaking experience.
• 👾 Adjusting to gravity after being in space can cause dizziness and soreness.

Questions & Answers

Q: What happens to the spacecraft after docking with the space station?

The spacecraft stays with the astronauts for the duration of their stay and serves as an emergency backup. It is powered down and put into conservation mode, but sometimes a new one is sent up and the old one goes home.

Q: How does it feel to spend a year in space?

Being in space becomes routine after a while, but astronauts still miss their loved ones and variety in life. Floating feels natural after a month and a half, but it's important to remember how special it is to see Earth from that perspective.

Q: Is being in space just a regular routine now, or does it still feel weird?

Floating in space becomes a normal part of life after some time, but astronauts have to remind themselves how special and unique it is. The perspective of seeing Earth from space is always awe-inspiring.

Q: If you weren't an astronaut, what would you be?

If he wasn't an astronaut, Scott would still be in the United States Navy, as he retired from the navy after a long career as a pilot.

Q: How do you feel about drinking recycled urine?

While it may sound weird, the technology to recycle water is incredible and the water tastes like fresh water. It's crucial for long space missions and could be used on Earth to provide clean water to areas in need.

Q: Does being in space affect how much food you eat?

Astronauts may eat more calories in space due to the exercise and different diet. The food in space is different but healthier, so they can eat more without feeling weighed down.

Q: What is the most surprising thing you've encountered in space?

The ability to float and see Earth becomes normal after a while, which is surprising. On the other hand, witnessing the aurora from space and the beauty of the lights illuminating the atmosphere below have been breathtaking experiences.

Q: How does it feel to be back on Earth after being in space without gravity?

Astronauts feel dizzy and sore after returning to Earth due to readjusting to gravity. Different body parts may hurt, and people recover at different rates, but they eventually feel better.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Astronauts discuss what happens to the spacecraft after docking with the space station and how they use it for emergencies.

• They talk about how being in space becomes a routine, but they still miss their friends and family on Earth.

• Astronauts share their experiences of floating, the importance of clean drinking water technology, and the surprise of seeing the aurora from space.