07. Are all the missions strictly business and for science's sake? Are there any things included just for fun? (A K2S Question)

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Most missions are to make discoveries in science or engineering. But a few have been planned to help teachers on Earth explain scientific principles—for example "toys-in-space" shows. And then astronauts have also thought up fun mission activities that take only a few minutes, like playing with spheres of free-floating water and juices, or doing weightless gymnastics themselves.

Answer provided by Charles D. Walker, Ph.D

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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