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What Missions Do Astronauts Do In Space?

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What Missions Do Astronauts Do In Space? An astronaut’s primary job while on the space station is to conduct scientific experiments and maintain the space station. When not working, astronauts do a lot of the same things we do on Earth. Astronauts also complete a two-hour daily exercise program to remain fit. What activities do

How Fast Do Astronauts Traveling In Space During A Spacewalk?

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How Fast Do Astronauts Traveling In Space During A Spacewalk? In space, “there’s no diver floating around to keep you safe,” NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, who has performed three spacewalks, told NPR. Along with the ISS, spacewalkers cut through space at roughly 17,500 mph (28,000 kph). But there is no air, there is no