Why do countries want to go to the moon?

Why do countries want to go to the moon?

Paradoxically, exploration of the Moon builds both international cooperation and competition. Even if they don’t have their own space program, countries can develop instruments to fly on spacecraft that are built and launched by other nations. Nonetheless, there are incentives to place a claim on the Moon.

How many countries are in NASA?

86 countries

What countries are going to the moon?

The United States, the Soviet Union and China are the three nations which have successfully landed their spacecraft on the moon. And, the US is the only country to have ever put people on the moon. Russia (the USSR), Japan, China, the European Space Agency (ESA), and India have all made visits to the moon via probes.

Is the US flag still on the moon?

Since the nylon flag was purchased from a government catalog, it was not designed to handle the harsh conditions of space. A review of photographs taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) indicates that flags placed during the Apollo 12, Apollo 16, and Apollo 17 missions were still standing as of 2012.

Is there footprints on the moon?

The first footprints put on the moon will probably be there a long, long time — maybe almost as long as the moon itself lasts. Unlike on Earth, there is no erosion by wind or water on the moon because it has no atmosphere and all the water on the surface is frozen as ice.

Do astronauts have to wash dishes?

Nearly all of the water used on the ISS has to be brought from Earth by the Shuttle or automated craft such as Russia’s Progress or ESA’s ATV. Astronauts use this for drinks and preparing food. Instead, astronauts use a damp, soapy cloth for washing. There is no washing of dirty dishes either.

Do astronauts sleep standing up?

Sleeping in microgravity can be challenging! In the weightless environment of the International Space Station ( ISS ), astronauts cannot “lie down” to sleep: there is no real “up” or “down.”