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Based on the information, what is the primary factor limiting space tourism for most people?
Based on the information, what is the primary factor limiting space tourism for most people?
- The limited number of space flights offered.
- The high cost associated with space travel. (correct)
- The physical demands of space travel.
- Lack of readily available space hotels.
According to the content, what is a unique challenge of maintaining personal hygiene in space?
According to the content, what is a unique challenge of maintaining personal hygiene in space?
- Specialized cleaning equipment is required.
- Traditional soaps and shampoos are ineffective in zero gravity.
- The lack of gravity makes it difficult to keep water contained.
- The absence of running water necessitates alternative methods. (correct)
How does the content describe the experience of moving objects in a weightless environment?
How does the content describe the experience of moving objects in a weightless environment?
- Objects require significantly more force to move due to inertia.
- Objects float randomly, making controlled movement unpredictable.
- Objects must be anchored to prevent them from drifting away.
- Objects can be moved with minimal effort, even with just one finger. (correct)
What does the term 'fresh mint effect' refer to in the context of space travel?
What does the term 'fresh mint effect' refer to in the context of space travel?
What is the connection between meteors and shooting stars, as described in the content?
What is the connection between meteors and shooting stars, as described in the content?
Which of the following activities is recommended for those interested in 'space tourism at home'?
Which of the following activities is recommended for those interested in 'space tourism at home'?
How does the anticipated arrival at a space hotel differ from arriving at a terrestrial airport, according to the text?
How does the anticipated arrival at a space hotel differ from arriving at a terrestrial airport, according to the text?
What can be inferred from the fact that the International Space Station (ISS) is visible from Earth?
What can be inferred from the fact that the International Space Station (ISS) is visible from Earth?
What action is recommended immediately after lying down to watch for shooting stars?
What action is recommended immediately after lying down to watch for shooting stars?
What did Anousheh Ansari do during her trip that provided insight into the daily life of a space tourist?
What did Anousheh Ansari do during her trip that provided insight into the daily life of a space tourist?
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Space Tourism
Space Tourism
Travel to space for recreational, leisure, or business purposes.
International Space Station (ISS)
International Space Station (ISS)
A space station orbiting Earth, serving as a research facility and potential space tourism destination.
Weightlessness
Weightlessness
The state of having little or no weight, often experienced in space due to the absence of significant gravitational pull.
Dennis Tito
Dennis Tito
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Anousheh Ansari
Anousheh Ansari
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Shooting star
Shooting star
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Meteor
Meteor
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Meteor shower
Meteor shower
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Study Notes
Space Tourism Overview
- Space travel was predicted to be available to the public by 2000 but is still unattainable for most in 2015.
- Only the very rich can experience space tourism.
Space Hotels
- Hotels may exist in space in the future.
- Space shuttles would transport tourists to space hotels.
- Weightlessness occurs outside Earth's atmosphere.
- Arrival would involve floating along an access tube while holding onto a cable.
Space Station Facts
- The Russian Space Agency provides flights to the International Space Station (ISS).
- The ISS was built in 1998 and remains visible from Earth.
- Tickets to the ISS are very limited.
A Space Holiday
- Space hotels offer unique views of Earth and space.
- Weightlessness provides endless entertainment and opportunities for space walks.
First Space Tourist
- Dennis Tito was the first space tourist, traveling in 2001.
- His trip cost around £14 million.
Anousheh Ansari
- In 2006, Anousheh Ansari was the first female space tourist.
- Ansari traveled from Russia to the International Space Station (ISS).
- She stayed on the ISS for eight days.
- She kept a blog about her experiences
Anousheh's Space Blog: Hygiene
- Showering and brushing teeth in space are challenging.
- Water does not flow, but floats.
- Wet towels, wet wipes, and dry towels were used for cleaning.
- Instead of rinsing and spitting after brushing, one must swallow.
- Astronauts call this 'fresh mint effect'.
Anousheh's Space Blog: Weightlessness
- Weightlessness allows lifting heavy objects with one hand or moving them with one finger.
- Flying and floating are possible instead of walking.
- Somersaults are easy at any age.
- Moving forward requires touching a wall slightly.
- Objects can be gently pushed to float across the module.
Shooting Stars: Space Tourism at Home
- Viewing shooting stars on Earth is an alternative to space travel.
- Meteors are burning pieces of rock that create a flash of light in Earth's atmosphere.
- Up to 10 meteors can be seen per hour on clear nights.
- Meteor showers are events when many meteors appear.
How to Spot Shooting Stars
- Check for meteor showers and go with an adult.
- Wear warm clothes and bring a blanket, a pillow, and a torch.
- A telescope or binoculars are not necessary.
- Go away from city lights.
- Lie on the blanket, turn off the torch and look up.
- The longer you look to more you will see.
- Be patient, and wait for shooting stars to appear.
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