(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-08-27 09:53

3、Q：If air leak happens in the ISS, what emergency actions will be taken?

A：If we have an air leak we try to isolate which module is leaking and move closer to the "Soyuz".

4、Q：How do you handle the waste generated in the space?

A：We put the waste in tanks and put those tanks onto the progress vehicle and release the progress vehicle. It burns up on the earth's atmosphere as progress falls.

5、Q：Is it very quiet on the ISS?

A：No, it's very noisy. All the fans and pumps mane so much that we need to wear ear plugs.

6、Q：What does your family think of your work in the space?

A：It's really neat and they are very proud of me and they are happy that I can do this.

7、Q：On the ISS, in which direction will the plants grow?

A：5 days ago I started growing some plant but have not seen them yet. I believe they will grow in the direction of the light.

8、Q：How do you maintain oxygen supply on the ISS?

A：We get our oxygen from several places. First from tanks on the progress vehicle. Second, from tanks on the shuttle. Third, we make it through the progress of breaking down the water. Fourth, we burn oxygen candles that creates oxygen.

9、Q：What does it feel like when you go through the black-out-area?

A：It does not feel any different. Just wait a while and you are in contact again.

10、Q: Is there any robot on board the ISS?

A：Yes, we have the robotic arm fromCanada.

11、Q: How far does the ISS fly per hour?

A：17500 mphor 5 miles/seconds

12、Q：How can you keep ISS on its own orbit?

A：ISS simply falls around the earth.

13、Q：What if you happen to get sick?

A：Luckily we have Dr. Oleg on board who is very good doctor.

14、Q：What if you lost connection with the ground? Is it possible for the spacecraft to go back to the earth automatically?

A：It is possible. If you have a very day to escape using the "Soyuz" vehicle to come back to earth.

15、Q：Have you ever seen some space junk with your own eyes?

A：I saw something nearby spinning around but was not sure what it was.

16、Q：Does earth look any different from it used to be?

A：We see lots of fires burning snow but it looks the same to me.

17、Q：What is the longest distance between the ISS and the earth?

A：220n/miles

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