An Astronaut’s Guide: How to Survive in Space?

An Astronaut's Guide: How to Survive in Space? | Abakcus

Hundreds of humans have orbited Earth since space exploration began more than half a century ago. In that time, astronauts have walked on the moon and even endured more than a year in microgravity. But, how do they survive in space? More than 20 years ago, the first residents arrived on the International Space Station (ISS), and the orbiting habitat has been continuously occupied.

Chris Austin Hadfield is the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space and served as the International Space Station commander. When Chris Hadfield saw Neil Armstrong step onto the moon, he spent almost his life preparing for space.

How to survive in space?

If you have big dreams like being an astronaut, Hadfield shared so many videos about how his life was going in space. I have curated his beautiful videos about life in space for you below! He also wrote a book called “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth” to share his experiences.

I hope this directory helps you be an astronaut and survive in space one day! But today, you can start with 17 Amazing Space Apps To Help Inspire A Love Of Astronomy or Ten Beautifully Designed Polish Space Stamps.

How to Recycle Water in Space?

Water is precious on the International Space Station. CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield demonstrates how the Water Recovery System preserves this resource to make the ISS a self-sustaining environment....

How to Have Lunch in Space?

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shows us his "kitchen" in space and prepares a 0-g treat. It is really super hard to have lunch in space....

How to Wash Your Hands in Space?

Astronaut Chris Hadfield shows us the fine points of manual digital hygiene in microgravity. A clean-handed astronaut is a happy astronaut....

How to Make a Space Burrito?

Keeping in mind the challenge of mixing food ingredients in micro-gravity, chef Traci Des Jardins concocts a recipe for spicing up astronaut Chris Hadfield's meals on board the International Space Station. Commander Hadfield also shares with Jamie and Adam the foods he misses most after spending six months in space....

How to Shave in Space?

How do astronauts shave in space? ISS Canadian Commander and astronaut Chris Hadfield demonstrate his shaving journey....

How Do Astronauts Deal with Sickness in Space?

Sometimes astronauts experience disorientation and nausea when they arrive in space. CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield demonstrates how astronauts deal with space sickness....

How Feet Adapt to Space?

CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield describes how feet adapt to the near-weightless environment of the International Space Station....

How Astronaut’s Sense of Taste is Altered in Space?

In space, fluid distribution to the head can cause congestion, dulling the sense of taste. CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield shows us his personal favourite food that has a little extra kick to stir the taste buds....

How Astronaut’s Sense of Smell is Hampered in Space?

Burnt steak and gunpowder in the airlock? CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield describes how the sense of smell is hampered in orbit....

How Astronaut’s Vision is Altered in Space?

Flattened eyeballs? Random flashes of light? CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield explains how vision is altered during spaceflight....
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