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Astronauts SEE ALSO

▸ ▸ Explorers p.96
▸ ▸ Moon p.171
Astronauts are people who are specially trained to take ▸ ▸ Exploration
part in missions in space. They help us learn more about pp.180–181
the universe we live in. Fewer than 600 people have ▸ ▸ Solar system

been into space, and only 12 have walked on the moon. p.233
▸ ▸ Space travel p.237

▸ ▸ Universe p.263
The helmet visor has a
special filter that shields
sunlight, as it can be
extremely bright in space.
Solar panels

Tools can be
attached to the
A camera front of the The International
records what spacesuit. Space Station
the astronaut The International Space
is seeing.
Station is a permanent
The suit is base for astronauts.
made of many The station is 250 miles
layers of fabric (400 km) above the
that keep the
astronaut safe Earth. It can house six
and warm. astronauts at a time.

The backpack
holds oxygen
supplies for Becoming an astronaut
breathing.
It takes many years of work to become an
astronaut. Astronauts have to learn many
new skills. They also train hard to make
sure they are fit and healthy.

In 1961, Russian
space explorer
Yuri Gagarin
became the first
human to go
into space.

Astronaut suit
Space can be both very hot and
very cold. To keep themselves safe, Astronauts train underwater because
astronauts wear special suits with they float weightlessly, like in space.
helmets, gloves, boots, and an air supply.

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