Do astronauts get internet in space?
2006-09-15 19:46:12 · 8 answers · asked by jason g 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes they do! As a matter of fact they recently had a question and answer period where you could instant message the astronauts. Go to the NASA website to find out more.
2006-09-15 22:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible using wireless and satellite technology. I suspect the connections might sort of come and go, since communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit and the astronauts are much lower and change positions relative to comm sats.
Any astronauts out there doing Yahoo answers? That would be a great source.
2006-09-15 21:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-16 01:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by bprice215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If phone can work wireless up there, why not email? They will use satellite connection.. it is similar to having access to internet in the remotest island of pacific, if you have subscription for satellite web connection.
2006-09-15 23:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by AaRoN 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is how they e-mail their families back home. But they can only use it when they have off time because they are SUPER busy. I think they can only use it to send e-mail.
2006-09-15 19:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah... I don't think so. There'd have to be one hell of a strong signal...
2006-09-16 02:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet there's one hell of a roaming charge!!
2006-09-15 19:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont beleive so... good question though
2006-09-15 19:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by toasterwater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋