New Science eTextbook 4B (UPC)

3 How is space technology related to us?

A. The helmet of astronauts helps prevent injury in collisions. It is light and shock-absorbing.

Space environment

no oxygen or air pressure

strong radiation

great changes in temperature

dust flying at great speed

C. The materials of spacesuits are heat-insulating. They can block radiation and

space dust. Spacesuits are filled with oxygen, allowing astronauts to breathe.

D. Astronauts use straws to drink from sealed squeeze pouches. This prevents the drinks from floating in space.

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