Astronauts sleep in space like people on a bouncy castle, they float around while sleeping. Normally, we use pillows and blankets to make our beds cozy. But in space, astronauts use special sleeping bags that keep them from floating away during the night. It's kind of like being tucked into a big, soft pillow that keeps you in one place.
Examples
- An astronaut sleeps inside a big sleeping bag like being tucked into a giant pillow.
- One astronaut floats away during sleep but is gently pulled back by the Velcro on her sleeping bag.
Ask a question
See also
- What If the Moon Was Made of Cheese?
- What Causes a Solar Eclipse Exactly?
- What's the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
- What If We Could Live on Mars?
- Why Do We See the Same Side of the Moon?
Discussion
Recent activity
Categories: Space · astronauts,sleep,microgravity,space life,orbit