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Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino experienced both quarantine and isolation throughout his 2 journeys to space on the space shuttle bus.
“We went into quarantine before our missions so that we wouldn’t get sick,” he informed Fox News, discussing that he and his fellow astronauts invested about a week in quarantine prior to his spaceflights in 2002 and 2009.
He likewise experienced theisolation of space throughout 4 spacewalks that covered simply over 30 hours. “It was between seven and eight hours apiece,” he stated, keeping in mind that, hectic at work, his mind was totally inhabited on each of the spacewalks. “I was always thinking. I never got bored.”
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Massimino did, nevertheless, get a possibility to appreciate the view throughout his spacewalks to fix the Hubble SpaceTelescope “It was really beautiful, Hubble is 100 miles higher than the International Space Station – you don’t really see as much detail from that altitude, but you really see the curve of the planet.”
Astronaut Mike Massimino peers into space shuttle bus Columbia’s team cabin throughout a quick break in deal with the Hubble Space Telescope on March 5,2002 ( NASA)
Long hours undersea in a training swimming pool that simulated the conditions of space likewise prepared him for the spacewalks, he stated.
Asthe world battles with the coronavirus pandemic, astronauts have actually been explaining their experiences of isolation in space. For his part, Massimino stated that he never ever felt alone throughout his space objectives. “You have your crewmates with you, you never feel isolated,” he stated.
Now a teacher at Columbia University’s School of Engineering, Massimino is teaching his classes through Zoom.
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For individuals battling with isolation, he has the following advice: “It’s important to keep morale up, keep a good schedule,” he stated, keeping in mind that health and workout are essential. “Do meaningful things, whether that’s work or hobbies – stay connected with friends.”
Astronaut Mike Massimino is photographed through a window of the Space Shuttle Atlantis – file image. ( NASA)
“Remember, you’re not alone,” he included.
The previous astronaut will include in the Science Channel documentary “Hubble: 30 Years of Discovery,” which premieres on Sunday, April 19, at 8 PM ET/PT.
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Massimino likewise discusses his experiences in space in his book “Spaceman: The True Story of a Young Boy’s Journey to Becoming an Astronaut.” A variation of the book tailored towards middle-school-age kids has actually simply been released. “I talk about things I learned in school as a kid and the importance of having a dream and never giving up,” he informed Fox News.
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