The problems faced by astronaut Frank Rubio when he returns to the planet

Frank Rubio, First Hispanic astronaut on this mission ArtemisBorn and raised in Los Angeles SaviorDuring your stay in space, you will definitely experience change. Due to technical problems with the Russian ship, he will be on duty for almost a year, exactly 335 days. According to the TASS news agency report.

(This may interest you: Astronaut Tells What Life Is Like Inside the International Space Station).

Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft was Coolant leakage over several days. This fluid is essential Maintain crew compartment temperature; Therefore, if they return to Earth on time, the temperature of the room will rise during the return trip.It can damage computers and other equipment and expose installed personnel to excessive heat.”según National Geographic.

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Likewise, according to specialized blogs, if that is the case, it will break Mark Vande’s record of 341 days in space.

What caused this phenomenon in Frank Rubio?

The mission, initially planned for six months, puts the astronaut 400 kilometers from the surface. That would normalize the gravity deficit on Earth. In turn, they don’t use their legs to walk normally, and when they turn around, it can be challenging to start walking again.

“After eight months it feels natural. “I think it’s going to be very strange to come back to Earth,” Frank said.

Who goes with the Hispanic astronaut?

The International Space Station (ISS) has three astronauts: Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Bedlin and Frank Rubio.

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“Two astronauts and a NASA astronaut were scheduled to land on the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft on March 28, 2023. However, Roscosmos has announced that the astronauts will return to Earth in September 2023 aboard the Soyuz MS-23. According to National Geographic, the crew will spend a year on the space station. .

(Also: Astronauts complete Naúka module after eight hours of walking to prepare).

Other information about the work

Last Monday, June 19, Frank’s talk with 14 children was broadcast live He answered questions about science and astronomy in Spanish. This attempt was made by Ibero-American educational and cultural channels.

“You don’t have to anticipate what’s going to happen in space because you never know what’s going to happenSo it is better to pay attention day by daysaid Frank Rubio, who studied at Columbia.

(Also: The only active female astronaut doesn’t want to discourage women.)

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