2006-06-18 03:55:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anne2663 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Well, according to this source, they do. They never know where they may have to land in the event of an emergency. I believe they could land in Africa if need be.
2006-06-18 04:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by poohu812many 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they really had to land in a foreign country, they would just land there for their own safety. If there was a passport requirement, they could always obtain copies of such paperwork through their government.
Plus, I think general international travelers have to leave a copy of all paperwork that can ID them at home with a relative, so that if they lose their passport, they'll have extra copies. Then they can come back to their home country with no problem. That could apply to astronauts, possibly, in the event of an emergency foreign landing.
2006-06-18 17:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by cassicad75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe they are required to. Generally speaking, it's not an issue.
But there have been circumstances of US Military having to force land in an area and then having a lot of trouble getting out of that country for the lack of a passport.
2006-06-18 04:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by mcdane01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think not. if a US astronaut takes off from the US, they're going to land in the US. it would be very rare for them to land anywhere else. there are several places throughout the US that they can land in emergency situations.
2006-06-18 03:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by heterophobicgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's rare for a U.S. Spaceship to land in another Country but if such did have to happen, I can imagine they would bring Passports.
2006-06-18 04:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by MrCool1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as they are astronauts they can land anywhere, even if it is an emergency landing.... but basically there going to land in california, florida, or texas....it basically doesnt matter.... and if that thing happens the Russian and the US will deal with it...
2006-06-18 04:27:23 · answer #6 · answered by aman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no as astranauts have permission to land in any country in an emergency case.there is no need of such like things.
2006-06-18 04:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by sur k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there worry worts.lol :]. the ship whould land back were it took off from.
2006-06-18 11:04:43 · answer #8 · answered by Nikonluva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if course not becasue they always know where they r heasded to because of transportaion signals
2006-06-18 04:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i guess there will always be someone to pick the plane, why don't the astronout came along?
2006-06-18 04:53:10 · answer #10 · answered by Henry W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋