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The extreme temperatures in outer space are caused by what two things.

1. exposure to sun's radiation


2. lack of an atmosphere

What needs to be controlled during space travel to protect astronauts from exposure to extreme temperatures?

heat

Inside a spacecraft, heat from what needs to be controlled?

electronic equipment

People were able to invent equipment to explore space, when they understood how to ________ ______.

control heat

When the space shuttle reentered Earth's atmosphere, extreme temperatures were caused by ____.

friction

Identify the way heat has been controlled for space probes.

special gold paint, fluid-filled tubes, aerogel, and heaters

Identify the way heat has been controlled for space capsules.

a material that melted and vaporized

Identify the way heat has been controlled for space shuttles.

waterproof glass cloth and ceramic tiles

Identify the way heat has been controlled for the International Space Station.

mylar and dacron blanket, ammonia-filled pipes