Challenges of Space Travel

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore faced an extended stay on the International Space Station due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The video explores the physical and mental challenges astronauts face in space, including the effects of microgravity and space radiation on the human body. It highlights the long-term health impacts, such as bone density loss and vision problems, and discusses the psychological strain of isolation. The video also addresses unanswered questions about space travel's impact on human health and emphasizes the importance of ongoing research to prepare for future missions.

What caused the extended stay of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on the ISS?

• A communication failure

• A solar storm

• Technical issues with the Boeing Starliner

• A meteor shower

Which of the following is NOT a physical effect of space travel mentioned in the video?

• Muscle atrophy

• Bone density loss

• Improved vision

• DNA damage

What is a major concern for future missions to the Moon and Mars?

• Communication delays

• Space radiation exposure

• Lack of oxygen

• Food shortages

What protects us from cosmic radiation on Earth?

• The ozone layer

• The magnetic field

• The atmosphere

• The ocean

How does zero gravity affect bodily fluids?

• They evaporate

• They remain unchanged

• They shift upwards

• They become denser

What mental challenges do astronauts face during long space missions?

• Enhanced mood

• Cognitive decline

• Improved memory

• Increased intelligence

What is a significant psychological challenge for astronauts on long missions?

• Excessive communication

• Too much free time

• Isolation from family

• Lack of exercise

What long-term health issue can take years to recover from after space travel?

• Increased height

• Improved eyesight

• Bone density loss

• Muscle gain

What is one of the biggest mysteries about space travel's impact on human health?

• How to communicate with aliens

• How pregnancy and childbirth would work in space

• How to grow plants in space

• How to build a space station

What is the purpose of studying returning astronauts?

• To improve spacecraft design

• To better prepare for future missions

• To develop new space foods

• To create new space suits