Space Station Vision Challenges Quiz

Why might astronauts returning from space wear horn-rim glasses?

• To protect their eyes from bright lights

• To shield their eyes from cosmic rays

• As a fashion statement

• Due to changes in vision caused by space travel

What is the primary focus of the Fluid Shifts Study?

• To improve astronaut exercise routines

• To investigate vision problems related to fluid shifts in space

• To study the effects of microgravity on bones

• To develop new space suits

How do bodily fluids behave differently in space compared to on Earth?

• They remain unaffected by gravity

• They evaporate quickly

• They shift towards the feet

• They move towards the head

What is the purpose of the Russian Chibis suit?

• To enhance muscle strength

• To trap fluids in the lower body

• To regulate body temperature

• To improve communication with Earth

Who are the first test subjects for the Fluid Shifts Study?

• Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko

• Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova

• Chris Hadfield and Peggy Whitson

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin