Life In Space
Have you ever wanted to see the stars up close? Have you ever wanted to feel weightless? If you answered yes to those questions, then you might be interested in a job as an astronaut. However, the job of being an astronaut is very hard. Not only is being an astronaut hard on their body, but they need to train a lot before going into space, and they have difficult jobs to do while they are in space.
First, being in space is hard on the astronaut’s body. According to source #2, “ Astronaut’s other muscles and bones also get weaker. “ Since earth has gravity people can run around and get exercise but in space people can’t stay on the ground so they have to exercise on treadmills. If you see astronauts headed to space with a treadmill, now you know why.
Next Astronauts need to train a lot to be an astronaut. For instance source #1 tells me astronauts need to take scuba classes because it feels just like when you are in space. You also need to learn medical skills to help other astronauts if they get hurt. Also sometimes astronauts equipment breaks so they need to take lots of tests for fixing space equipment.
Also in source #1 some of the jobs for astronauts can be difficult because if something breaks they have to fix it themselves. It is also really hard to control the spacecraft. They have to train many hours. It is also pretty hard to be a leader. When you are a leader you have to make sure everybody is doing the right thing.
Astronauts do not have it easy. As you have read, just going into space can harm an astronaut’s body. Even before they go into space,they have to train for hours to prepare. Once they are in space, they have difficult jobs to do. So next time you look at the night sky and see a satellite floating through the sky alway remember it is not easy to be an astronaut. But if you put your mind to anything you can do it!!
Site Sources:
Source #2 Life in space by Aron Higgins
Source #1 what is a astronaut by Talia Yee
Neil Armstrong photo from: http://www.biography.com/people/neil-armstrong-9188943
Dear Lucas,
We had such a great time learning about astronauts and to write an organized paper together. I really like your #3 and #4 paragraphs that you wrote by yourself using your notes. Fantastic work Lucas. What was your favorite part about this assignment?
Happy researching,
Mrs. Fordyce
Dear Lucas,
I like your post about space. I thought your picture was awesome. Did you know rocket fuel is actually hydrogen and nitrogen and one part C02 and 5 parts oxygen?
From,
Jace