1. Technological Developments are Making Space Exploration Possible and Offer Benefits on Earth
Unit E: Topic Two

2. 2.2 Surviving There: Technologies for Living in Space

3. Hazards of Living in Space
People travelling and working in space do not need an Earth-like environment simply for comfort. It is a matter of survival.
Environmental hazards – lack of water, air, pressure, presence of radiation, extreme temperatures, meteriods
Psychological hazards
Physical hazards - microgravity

4. The Space Suit Each custom designed for the astronaut.
Once the astronaut leaves the aircraft, everything they need to survive must be brought with them: air, water, a heating system, a cooling system – even a portable toilet.
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6. A Home in Space
Very careful planning must go into energy, the life-support systems, and all other equipment that goes into space.

7. Follow-up Questions
Define the terms pressure, kilopascal, gravity, micrometeorite, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology.
Why did the pop bottles, wine bottles, and creature from the fish tank explode?
What would have happened to John if he didn’t put his pressure suit on? Explain why.
If you increased the pressure in a container of water, what would happen to its boiling point?
Give 5 essential items/resources that humans would need in order to survive in space. Explain your reasoning for each item/resource.