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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:11 pmAstronaut
1. What does the word 'astronaut' mean?
The word came to astro and naut: navigate in the space crafth.
2. How long does it take to put on a space suit?
The first suit worn on the moon was made by ILC for Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong's July 20, 1969 moonwalk.
3. How much do astronauts earn?
Salaries for civilian Astronaut Candidates are based on the Federal Government's General Schedule pay scale for grades GS-12 through GS-13. Each person's grade is determined according to his/her academic achievements and experience. Currently, a GS-12 starts at $65,140 per year and a GS-13 can earn up to $100,701 per year.
4. What can you see in space?
You can observe the moon, the planets, star custers…
5. How old do astronauts need to be?
not older than 37 years,
6. How do astronauts sleep in space? they often sleep in their seats.
1. What does the word 'astronaut' mean?
The word came to astro and naut: navigate in the space crafth.
2. How long does it take to put on a space suit?
The first suit worn on the moon was made by ILC for Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong's July 20, 1969 moonwalk.
3. How much do astronauts earn?
Salaries for civilian Astronaut Candidates are based on the Federal Government's General Schedule pay scale for grades GS-12 through GS-13. Each person's grade is determined according to his/her academic achievements and experience. Currently, a GS-12 starts at $65,140 per year and a GS-13 can earn up to $100,701 per year.
4. What can you see in space?
You can observe the moon, the planets, star custers…
5. How old do astronauts need to be?
not older than 37 years,
6. How do astronauts sleep in space? they often sleep in their seats.