2007-09-10 09:39:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
On long-duration flights, with no hope of returning to Earth because of such an emergency, it's been discussed. As a policy right now, however - it's not been instituted.
2007-09-10 10:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by quantumclaustrophobe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe so there is less danger of them needing emergency surgery while in space? But no, NASA doesn't require it.
Any surgery carries risks, so they usually don't want to perform it unless necessary. If you have other abdominal surgery, they will remove your appendix sometimes since they are there anyway.
2007-09-10 16:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by soelo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Granted it's a useless organ, and they could save some weight, but not necessary to have it removed prior to an orbital journey.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-09-10 16:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by ngc7331 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone's saying no, but I thought they did. Read it somewhere. Same with anyone going on long journeys where access to medical help would be limited. Like people going up Everest etc.
2007-09-10 17:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2007-09-10 16:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have to have your brain removed before asking questions?
2007-09-11 05:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by los 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
But they do have to take Basic Chinese and Basic Russian language courses.
2007-09-10 16:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why would they have to have them removed,please specify
2007-09-10 16:46:44 · answer #8 · answered by Dooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i don't know why you would think that
2007-09-10 17:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by RichieSamboraGirl93 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-09-10 17:45:43 · answer #10 · answered by Pustic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋