SleepRelaxation

SLEEP and RELAXATION Barrett Arik Maricela
1. Do astronauts require more or less sleep than normal when they are in space? Astronauts are required to get the same amount of sleep as people on earth.

2. How many hours of sleep do astronauts usually get each night? Astronauts are supposed to get 8 hours of sleep a night.

3. How do astronauts relax in space and what do they do to enjoy themselves? Astronauts relax by reading a book, watching a movie,or playing cards. They can also bring their own belongings.

4. Do astronauts sleep in a bed? If they do not, how do they sleep? Astronauts sometimes sleep in beds. But they sleep strapped to a wall on the shuttle. They can also can sleep in sleeping bags or the commanders seat too.

5.Houston,Texas sends wake up songs for the crew.Sometimes a family member will request a song for a particular loved one.Astronauts get disturbed easily because they can hear each other really well. They also get disturbed if they sleep in the cockpit because the sun rises every 90 min. during a mission.

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