Name Age Year of becoming an astronaut No. of space Journeys Experience with zero gravity Ways of staying fit Memorable moments What one has learnt from the travels Peggy hitson
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Name : Peggy Whitson
Age : 48
Year of becoming an astronaut : 1996
No. of space Journeys Experience : Two six-month tours on the International Space Station, in 2002 and 2007-2008
Experice with Zero Gravity :
A walking laboratory for the long-term effects of zero gravity, Peggy explained how one’s ability to think in 3D and intuit how to move objects in a different way than on earth is highly important. She said “The second time I went to the station, it felt like coming home. I adapted and got comfortable much quicker.” "It's a nice plus that without the effects of gravity, everything is lifted while you're up there, so you look younger" added Peggy. She gamed twice, being confined in space without gravity for six months, both the times. The second time as the first woman commander, she racked up 377 days in space on her two missions, more than any other U.S. astronaut.
Ways of Staying Fit :
“Fitness is a lot more important than strength. With no gravity for resistance, muscles and bones deteriorate quickly up there, so every day we do an hour of cardio on a specially designed cycle or treadmill and an hour of resistance training. You need strength for space walks, as every motion works against the pressure of the space suits we wear, and it's very fatiguing. Exercising always made me feel more positive and upbeat afterward too.” said Peggy Whitson.
WHAT ONE HAS LEARNT FROM THE TRAVELS PEGGY WHITSON :
When Peggy returned her agility and quick motions, like dribbling basketball, were severely hindered. But with the help of a physical assessment for a month she was back to her pre-flight norm. She explained “exploration is a very important part of who we are, and if we want to literally expand our horizons, we have to keep doing it. Construction of the International Space Station shows we can expand those horizons culturally as well.”