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An astronaut travels into space aboard a rocket. Astronauts eat pre-packaged meals and drink water produced by the space shuttle since they do not take water with them. Scientists are searching for water on other planets and moons like Europa because water is essential for life and could allow humans to live in space long-term.
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SpaceMissions #CosmicPossibilities
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PlanetaryHabitability #SpaceDiscoveries
AlienContact #AstrobiologyStudies
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LifeOnOtherPlanets #AstrobiologyResearch
AlienSpecies #CosmicExplorations
GalacticLife #AstrologicalDiscoveries
The eternal question of whether life exists beyond our planet has captivated the imaginations of scientists, philosophers, and enthusiasts for centuries. As our understanding of the universe continues to expand, the possibility of discovering extraterrestrial life becomes an ever more tantalizing prospect. In this article, we embark on a journey through the vast expanse of space to explore the fascinating world of astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth.
Humans have long gazed up at the night sky, wondering if we are alone in the cosmos. Today, with advancements in technology and the advent of space
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- 1. SPACE
- 2. An astronaut travels into space.
- 3. We all live on Earth.
- 4. Alpha Centauri is the name of a star.
- 5. There’s an American space shuttle called Columbia .
- 6. In 1969, the American astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon.
- 7. The sun is at the centre of our Solar system.
- 8. Astronauts sometimes travel in a rocket.
- 9. In science fiction films, astronauts often meet an alien.
- 10. Mercury is a planet in our Solar system.
- 12. Astronauts often stay in space for days or even weeks. They work hard, so a healthy diet is very important. They take their food with them in a rocket.
- 13. For example, NASA astronauts on the American space shuttle can choose from a menu of seventy different breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
- 14. The Japanese astronaut Mamoru Mohri always takes some Japanese food. They don’t take any water with them, but that isn’t a problem. The space shuttle makes water!
- 15. So why are scientists looking for water in other parts of our Solar system? The answer is simple. Water is essential for life.
- 16. The existance of water means that plants can grow – and plants provide us with food. With food and water, humans can live in space for longer periods of time – perhaps permanently!
- 17. Apart from Earth, most of the planets in our Solar system are too hot or too cold for water. But there are other possibilities.
- 18. Scientists are exploring the surface of the Moon. And they also think that there is some water on Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. Perhaps there are some plants on Europa, too – some food for astronauts of the future!
- 19. How many different types of food can astronauts eat on the space shuttle? Seventy
- 20. What does Mamoru Mohri take with him on the space shuttle? Some Japanese food.
- 21. Why don’t the astronauts take any water on the space shuttle? Because the space shuttle makes water.
- 22. Why isn’t there any water on most other planets? Because they are too hot or too cold.
- 23. What is Europa? It is one of Jupiter’s moons.
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- 25. How many planets are there in the Solar system? Nine.
- 26. How much water do space shuttle astronauts take with them into space? 0 litres.
- 27. How many moons has Jupiter got? Sixteen.
- 28. How many hours do astronauts usually sleep every night? Eight hours.
- 29. How many stars are there in the Universe, approximately? Four hundred billion.
- 30. How much money does NASA cost the USA every year? Fourteen billion dollars.