2 Astronauts: do you have what it takes?

You might also want to watch the six episodes of ‘Astronauts: do you have what it takes?’. There is more information on the BBC website [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] . Read the synopsis of the TV programme available on the link above and then complete Activity 1.

Figure 2 Do you have what it takes?

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This is a snapshot of the BBC’s series of ‘Astronauts; do you have what it takes?’

Figure 2 Do you have what it takes?

Now take this online test, courtesy of the BBC’s iWonder (Figure 3), to see whether you have what it takes to be an astronaut.

Figure 3 Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut?

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This is a snapshot of the iWonder test corresponding to the BBC’s series of ‘Astronauts; do you have what it takes?’

Figure 3 Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut?

How did you get on? Are you astronaut material? Beyond working as an astronaut on the Space Shuttle, there are lots of other opportunities to work with the ISS with a view to landing on Mars.

You will now look at the future of space research.