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title: "Astronaut"
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# Astronaut

You travel into space to explore and run experiments.

In space, nothing falls or floats the way it does at home. The science and maths you learn help you understand where you are going and stay safe while you get there.

Category: Space, Aviation & Nature
Page: https://lightmysky.com/careers/astronaut

## Subjects it draws on

- [Science](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science)
- [Mathematics](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics)

## The topics behind it

- [Our Solar System](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/our-solar-system-mt_XlyF294bPR): Knowing the Solar System tells you where you can go and what is out there.
- [Mars Missions and the Search for Life](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/mars-missions-and-the-search-for-life-mt_EIbltgXRWR): A trip to Mars is a real goal astronauts train for today.
- [Orbital Mechanics](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/orbital-mechanics-mt_1nl396BaVa): Orbits are how you circle Earth without falling back down.
- [Universal Gravitation](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/universal-gravitation-mt_oLjz18CxDg): Gravity holds ships in orbit and pulls them toward planets.
- [Pushes & Pulls](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/pushes-and-pulls-mt_B3W5EfimJw): A small push moves you a long way when nothing slows you down.
- [Controlling variables](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/controlling-variables-mt_ArVBEpMAPk): You keep everything the same except one thing to test it fairly in space.

## Areas it leans on

- Science: Space Exploration
- Science: Space Systems & Earth's History
- Science: Forces & Motion
- Mathematics: Measurement
- Science: Scientific Inquiry