How far would a bullet travel on the moon?

So, neglecting air resistance, the bullet will go about 6 times farther on the Moon than on Earth.

Could a bullet travel around the Moon?

The Moon is smaller and has less of a gravitational pull, so something orbiting the Moon doesn't need to be going at such a high velocity. A very powerful gun, like a military cannon, would be able to fire a shot all the way around the surface of the Moon.

How far can a bullet travel in space?

In space, where there is no gravity, your bullet could keep moving forever as long as it doesn't hit something — like an asteroid or a planet.

Would a bullet ever slow down in space?

"The bullet will never stop, because the universe is expanding faster than the bullet can catch up with any serious amount of mass" to slow it down, said Matija Cuk, an astronomer with joint appointments at Harvard University and the SETI Institute.

How cold is space?

The Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite has refined temperature measurements taken way back in 1964. According to data from the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite, the temperature of space is 2.725K (2.725 degrees above absolute zero).

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Do astronauts carry guns?

Guns were never carried aboard U.S. spacecraft. Instead, a sharp machete served as the most serious armament for a jungle landing. Besides, with a worldwide U.S. network of bases and existing air-sea rescue forces, odds were that any downed astronauts would be found and rescued pretty quickly.

What does space smell like?

A succession of astronauts have described the smell as '… a rather pleasant metallic sensation ... [like] ... sweet-smelling welding fumes', 'burning metal', 'a distinct odour of ozone, an acrid smell', 'walnuts and brake pads', 'gunpowder' and even 'burnt almond cookie'.

Can guns be fired in space?

Yes. Bullets carry their own oxidising agent in the explosive of the cartridge (which is sealed, anyway) so there's no need for atmospheric oxygen to ignite the propellant.

Why is there no sound in space?

The vacuum of outer space has essentially zero air. Because sound is just vibrating air, space has no air to vibrate and therefore no sound.

How far would a 300 yard drive go on the moon?

McIlroy regularly drives golf balls over 300 yards (274 meters) at speeds of over 180mph and at a pitch angle of 15 degrees. But just how far would his shots travel if one of the Majors took place on the moon? Dr Sarzi said: “Without air friction McIlroy's typical drive would go further out to some 330 meters.

What would happen if you fired a bullet on the moon?

The moon isn't really zero-gravity, it is 1/6 Earth normal gravity. If there were no gravity on the Moon, the bullet and arrow would travel a tangential path along the surface and eventually leave the moon and go off into space.

Can you hit a golf ball from the moon to Earth?

There is no air resistance on the moon to slow the ball's travel. The faster one hits a golf ball, the farther it moves as no fluid resists it. As for making a ball leaving the moon altogether, well, a human truly couldn't. The moon's gravity is weaker than Earth's, but still quite strong.

Why is it cold in space?

In space, there is no air or water, so the only way to lose heat is by radiation, where your warm and wiggly atoms release energy directly into space. This is a slow process, so you'd die of oxygen deprivation long before you'd notice the cold!

Does the sun make sound?

The sun is not silent; in fact, it has a surprisingly soothing sound. Have you ever listened to the sun? Thanks to data from the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), now you can.

Is there wind in space?

As it travels through space, the solar wind reaches speeds of over one million miles per hour. In fact, its speed is so great that "bow shocks" form whenever it is forced to flow around the planets in the solar system.

Do we age faster in space?

"The combined effect of greater damage and decreased replication accuracy could lead to premature aging in astronauts." This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News.

Would an M16 work in space?

In real life, however, a weapon like the M16 would be extremely difficult to operate in space. Using weapons in the extremes of space, including wild temperature swings and low gravity, would present challenges for both those who design and carry the weapons.

Can someone hear you scream in space?

That infamous tag line from 1979's Alien, “In space no one can hear you scream.” No one can hear you because the audible sound waves from that scream can't pass through space.

How much do astronauts get paid?

The pay grades for civilian astronaut candidates are set by federal government pay scales and vary based on academic achievements and experience. According to NASA , civilian astronaut salaries range from $104,898 to $161,141 per year. Here are a few of the benefits offered to civilian astronauts: Health care.

How fast would you freeze in space?

90 seconds after exposure, you'll die from asphyxiation. It's also very cold in space. You'll eventually freeze solid. Depending on where you are in space, this will take 12-26 hours, but if you're close to a star, you'll be burnt to a crisp instead.

Why do astronauts need a knife?

The Astro knife was strong enough to open the capsule hatch with force if needed (try that with a folding knife) and ready for survival situations. Cooper knew that astronauts could find themselves in inhospitable areas like desert, jungle and even oceans after a bad landing.

What happens if a space suit is punctured?

An astronaut can die many ways, but decompression is one of the more gruesome. A punctured space suit means a race to sanctuary, before the envelope of pure oxygen surrounding the body bleeds away and hypoxia causes the person to black out.

How do ISS get water?

The section of ISS that's run by Russia uses a different water filtration system that only uses water from shower runoff and condensate. By avoiding recycled water from urine, the Russians make a little less than what their American counterparts make (3.6 gallons) on the ISS.

Why is space black?

Because space is a near-perfect vacuum — meaning it has exceedingly few particles — there's virtually nothing in the space between stars and planets to scatter light to our eyes. And with no light reaching the eyes, they see black.