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1 ASTRONAUTS

2 An Astronaut is a person who is training to travel in space. NASA is the agency that trains United States men and women to serve as commanders, pilots, and mission specialists aboard spacecraft. Politicians, educators, scientists and private citizens have flown in space, also. What is an Astronaut:-

3 As of October 4, 2004, a total of 463 people from 34 countries have travelled into space. These numbers include 415 men and 48 women. Yuri Gagarin, was the first person to travel into space. His flight took place on April 12, 1961. Astronauts that have been in space:-

4 An astronaut can be up to 2 inches taller returning from space. The cartilage disk in the spine expands in the absence of gravity. Astronauts’ footprints and Lunar Rover tire tracks will stay on the moon for millions of years. There is no wind to blow them away. Things about Astronauts:-

5 Astronauts And Space Rover

6 Rockets And Space


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