• Question: Are you ever afraid of going to space?

    Asked by anon-334797 on 9 Oct 2022.
    • Photo: Mike Heyns

      Mike Heyns answered on 9 Oct 2022:


      I would definitely be nervous, but would jump on the opportunity if it came up!

    • Photo: Emma Barrett

      Emma Barrett answered on 11 Oct 2022:


      Like a lot of extreme activities, going into space is hazardous! So yes, I would be very alert to the dangers and maybe a bit nervous about it. However, space agencies like NASA and ESA train astronauts really, really, really well for these hazards, plus they have hundreds of people back on Earth whose job it is to keep you safe. So I think you have to have the attitude that everything that can be done has been done to keep you safe, and then try to enjoy it!

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