Ask An Astronaut

Are astronauts able to talk to their families while in space?

• Yes

• No

What is one of the biggest thrills of being an astronaut?

• Seeing meteors

• The launch

• Landing

• Space walks

What's the name of the astronaut that was interviewed?

• Melvin Santos

• Marcus Smith

• Ron Martin

• Randy Bresnik

Why does the Space Station float in space around Earth?

• It is too far to be strongly pulled on by Earth's gravity.

• Magic

• It has it's own gravity

• Magnetic forces

How long is Mr. Bresnik in space?

• 6 years

• 6 months

• 60 days

• 60 weeks

How many astronauts are living at the International Space Station right now according to this article?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

How fast does the Space Station move in space?

• 5 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 15 miles per second

• 5 miles per second

How many times a day does the International Space Station go around Earth?

• 10

• 16

• 14

• 11

How do astronauts know when to go to bed?

• they use watches

• when the sunsets

• an alarm on the space station

• their mom calls them

Where is the Smithsonian Museum?

• Orlando

• New York City

• Dallas

• Washington D.C.