In real life. not in a movie.
2006-07-27 07:47:09 · 4 answers · asked by Drew H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I heard that they were determined to be high energy subatomic particles impinging directly on the retina of the eye. Space is a "high radiation" environment with only a little protection from the hull of the spacecraft. This is a big issue with long term stays in space, such as trips to Mars and 6 month stays on the Moon and the like, which will start happening ~2018-2020 if all goes according to plan.
2006-07-27 10:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sciencenut 7 · 10⤊ 1⤋
No one has ever said for certain but I think the "official" statement was sunlight reflecting off dust particles the spaceship kicked up.
2006-07-27 14:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by flchell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They actually turned out to be urine that was being flushed out of the spacecraft, if I'm not mistaken :) Astro-pee
2006-07-27 14:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by ed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His space capsule heat shield
2006-07-27 14:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by Joe P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋