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Miller, Karen.

A Day in the Life of a Space Walker. / Karen Miller. - Public Domain, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 59. Science, 1522-3264; .

This MARC record contains three articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: A Day in the Life of a Space Walker, Oct. 4, 2001; pp. n.p.. Originally Published: Mixed Up in space, Aug. 7, 2001; pp. n.p.. Originally Published: Wide Awake in Outer Space, Sept. 4, 2001; pp. n.p.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPACE WALKER -- "Astronaut and explorer Jim Reilly tells what it's like to do construction work in the far-out environment of space." (NASA SCIENCE NEWS) This article examines construction work in space and explains the adjustments an astronaut must make to work in this environment. MIXED UP IN SPACE -- "Humans can become confused and disoriented--and even a little queasy--in an alien world where up and down have no meaning." (NASA SCIENCE NEWS) This article examines how life in space differs from life on earth and describes how living there may cause confusion and disorientation. WIDE AWAKE IN OUTER SPACE -- "Space travel can be exciting--and restless! NASA researchers are exploring ways to help astronauts enjoy a better night's sleep on the space station--and beyond." (NASA SCIENCE NEWS) This article examines insomnia in space and discusses why it is such a problem for astronauts.

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Astronauts.
Circadian rhythms.
Insomnia.
Extravehicular activity (Manned space flight)
International Space Station.
Space stations--Design and construction.
Space flight--Physological effect.
Space suits.

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