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INTO SPACE
What does it really take to become an astronaut? Handling the physical and emotional demands requires the ‘right stuff’. Of course, space sickness is one of the biggest problems, not to mention the quality of food (dehydrated tuna salad, anyone?) and using those infamous space loos!
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COLUMBUS MODULE
In a weightless environment, astronauts have to be strapped into bed to stop them floating around. Our full -sized replica of the Columbus Module, including a sleeping compartment and shower, gives you an idea of the compact living conditions astronauts must survive in.
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HELEN SHARMAN
The UK’s first astronaut was Helen Sharman. Her launch couch, which has flown on four space missions, is on display in Into Space along with a suit like the one she wore on her mission to visit the Mir Space Station.
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SPACE TOILET
American astronauts are toilet-trained by video – a camera inside the space loo monitors user accuracy! Check out our Russian Space Toilet, built for the Mir Space Station.
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ORLAN SPACESUIT
This Orlan DMA Russian Extravehicular activity spacesuit was made in 1987 by Zvezda for use by the Russian Space agency and was in use for over 15 years. Astronauts/Cosmonauts need protection and life support systems if they go outside their spacecraft. This suit is the forerunner of the suit that is used on the International Space Station.
