That's their training.dlgoff said:These guys! How can they be so calm?
Because they want to live and they know damned well (and as SteamKing said have been trained to know) that panic in an emergency situation will likely get you killed and in any event is absolutely no help at all.dlgoff said:These guys! How can they be so calm?
I've had close calls and can understand this. But this isn't a close call IMO. I'd wouldn't be a good pilot/astronaut.phinds said:I heard an interesting anecdote once about fighter pilots vs regular people. There's a type of emergency in a jet where the pilot knows there's a pretty good chance he's going to die in 8 seconds. Now, a normal person will spend 8 seconds saying "OH S***" over and over. The fighter pilot will say. "Eight seconds? Hell, I can pull it out of this"
Most of us wouldn't, but they say training helps a lot.dlgoff said:I've had close calls and can understand this. But this isn't a close call IMO. I'd wouldn't be a good pilot/astronaut.
The incident, also known as the Apollo 13 mission, was a spaceflight launched in 1970 with the goal of landing on the moon. However, on the way to the moon, an oxygen tank exploded, causing damage to the spacecraft and putting the lives of the crew in danger.
NASA worked tirelessly to come up with solutions to bring the crew back safely. They had to use the limited resources on board to improvise a makeshift air filtration system and conserve electricity and water. They also had to navigate the spacecraft back to Earth using the moon's gravity as a slingshot.
Thankfully, all three crew members, Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise, made it back to Earth safely. However, they did experience some health issues due to the lack of oxygen and extreme temperatures in the spacecraft.
The exact cause of the explosion is still debated, but it is believed that a spark from a wire ignited the oxygen tank, causing it to overheat and explode. This was a result of a faulty design and inadequate testing of the tank.
The incident highlighted the risks and challenges of space exploration and prompted NASA to make significant changes to their safety protocols and spacecraft design. It also brought about a renewed focus on teamwork and problem-solving within the organization.