#AskAbby Space and Science Show

- Season 3

(2020)

Abby breaks down being an astronaut from the education you need before you go to space to some of the challenges when you're in space (like sleeping without zombie arms!).

Abby discusses the challenges astronauts will face on a mission to Mars from what an astronaut journeying to Mars will need to wear, to how they will breathe, to what they will eat, and more.

Black holes are some of the most mysterious objects in the galaxy. Abby dives into discussing singularities of black and even theoretical white holes. There's a "hole" lot of information you won't want to miss.

Abby explores some of the differences between living on space vs. Earth, including size, gravity, oxygen levels, temperature, and more. Be sure to bring your spacesuit...Abby will talk about what happens if you don't wear one in space.

How can you become an astronaut? Abby will give a summary of the requirements needed, from schooling to physical training to scientific research and what to do if your country doesn't have a space agency.

Host Abby Harrison will explore why humans are dependent on Earth's magnetosphere to protect us from harmful radiation from the Sun.

Abby Harrison tells you how to start working towards your dream, no matter how young your are. From learning all about space and science to developing healthy habits to working hard in school, there's a lot you can do now.

Host Abby Harrison talks some of the preparations space agencies like NASA take to help sick astronauts, including medical training, on-board resources, and video communications with doctors.

Host Abby answers questions asked about her childhood. From her heroes to her favorite subject in school to her fears to her mentors, Abby gets personal about what it was like growing up dreaming about becoming the first astronaut on Mars.

From how planets form to why they're round to how scientists measure their distances to which planet in our solar system and in our known knowledge are the oldest, Abby dives into these planet-packed questions.

Host Abby Harrison answers questions from a class in Palestine about being an astronaut including what they drink, what they take on their trip, and how to make plans and follow your dreams, even when there are obstacles in your path.

Host Abby Harrison talks about her life as an aspiring astronaut from her motivations towards becoming an astronaut to her fascination with space to the classes she has taken in college and more.