6.3 Astronaut Handbook

All of the following are kinds of astronauts EXCEPT

• a. those who conduct experiments.

• b. those who fly space shuttles.

• c. those who repair satellites.

• d. those who go camping.

Why is the special plane called the Vomit Comet?

• f. It can make you float.

• g. It can make you feel sick.

• h. It does not move very fast.

• i. It moves faster than a comet.

What do astronauts eat for dessert in space?

• a. liquid pie

• b. freeze-dried pie

• c. liquid ice cream

• d. freeze-dried ice cream

Why do space suits have seven inside layers?

• f to protect astronauts from extreme temperatures

• g. to help astronauts float in space

• h. to reflect the rays of the sun

• i. to fit snugly

What is the topic of “Astronaut Handbook”?

• a. It tells how someone prepares to become an astronaut.

• b. It tells how astronauts prepare for a flight.

• c. It describes the food astronauts eat.

• d. It describes what astronauts wear.