SPACE CATS !!! - Smarter Every Day 85 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Astronauts demonstrate that it is possible to change body position and rotate in space without changing angular momentum.

Key Insights

• 😽 Astronauts on the ISS can change their body position and orientation in space without touching anything, similar to how a cat can.
• 😘 The trajectory of the ISS during the communication with the video creator was over Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.
• 😘 Viewers are encouraged to follow astronauts on social media and observe the ISS passing over their location.

Transcript

Hey it's me Destin. Welcome back to Smarter Every Day. So a couple of weeks ago I asked a question here on Smarter Every Day in hopes that it would be beamed up to the space station so the astronauts could answer. Well that happened.

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Questions & Answers

Q: Can humans rotate in space without touching anything?

Yes, astronauts on the ISS can change their body position and move themselves to a different orientation without changing their angular momentum. This was demonstrated by an astronaut in the video.

Q: How did the astronauts answer the question from the video?

The astronauts on the ISS answered the question by showing a demonstration of how they can rotate in space without touching anything, similar to the way a cat can.

Q: Where were the astronauts located when they answered the question?

The astronauts were over the top of Ecuador when they started listening to the question and continued to Peru and Colombia during the 70-second communication.

Q: How can viewers observe the ISS passing over their location?

Viewers can go to heavens-above.com and enter their location to find out when the ISS will pass overhead. They can then go outside and observe the ISS themselves.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video showcases a question posed to the International Space Station (ISS) about whether it is possible to rotate in space without touching anything.

• The answer is demonstrated by an astronaut who shows how he can change his body position and move himself to a different orientation in space.

• The video also highlights the trajectory of the ISS during the communication and encourages viewers to follow astronauts on social media and observe the ISS passing over their location.