Is anyone lost in space?

A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low. The two worst disasters both involved NASA's space shuttle.

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How cold is it in space?

Hot things move quickly, cold things very slowly. If atoms come to a complete stop, they are at absolute zero. Space is just above that, at an average temperature of 2.7 Kelvin (about minus 455 degrees Fahrenheit). And another question, is mars hot or cold? Mars may look hot, but don't let its color fool you -- Mars is actually pretty cold! In orbit, Mars is about 50 million miles farther away from the Sun than Earth. That means it gets a lot less light and heat to keep it warm. Mars also has a hard time holding onto the heat it does get.

What's the warmest it gets on Mars?

70 degrees F Meanwhile, the highest temperature on Mars is 70 degrees F (21 degrees C), significantly below the highest temperature recorded on Earth, which Arizona State University places at 134 degrees F (56 degrees C) in Inyo County, California, USA. Related: How long does it take to get to Mars? What planet rains diamonds? saturn On saturn, it literally rains diamonds.

Is water on Mars drinkable?

Radar has found liquid water on Mars, but don't expect anyone to drink it. Until now, the stuff has only been found in the form of ice and in small quantities in the atmosphere.