Why do astronauts carry firearms into space? | Space Exploration Video
On a typical mission, an astronaut will take many kilograms of gear into space. A spacesuit alone weighs about 100kg, then you must add on all the supplies stowed away in the spacecraft, plus any tools and miscellaneous equipment the space goer needs. All in all, an astronaut is taking tons of stuff up into the cosmos during a space launch, but there’s one item you might not have expected to be present on a rocket. It’s a firearm. In this video, we’ll find out exactly why astronauts carry firearms into space, and a little bit about how guns have been involved in space travel historically.
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