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How to Survive Extreme Temperatures

The lack of air in space causes extreme temperature differences—from broiling heat in full sun to bitter cold inches away in shadow. Weightlessness also means there are no convection currents to dissipate heat. Review some uncomfortable astronaut experiences with temperature and consider the engineering challenge of keeping the International Space Station reasonably pleasant for the crew.

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