Spacewalking Astronaut & Earth Coloring Page (Free Printable PDF)
A happy astronaut waving during an orbital spacewalk with planet Earth glowing below.
Category: space | Target Age: Ages 5-10 | Difficulty: medium
The Story Behind Spacewalking Astronaut & Earth
Floating weightlessly outside the space station, this cheerful astronaut waves to friends back on Earth. High above the swirling white clouds and deep blue oceans, spacewalkers feel like they are floating in an endless sea of quiet stars.
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Did You Know? Educational Fun Facts
- A real NASA spacewalk spacesuit weighs around 130 kilograms (280 pounds) on Earth, but feels completely weightless in space!
- Astronauts experience 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every single 24 hours aboard the International Space Station.
- The first human to ever walk in space was Alexei Leonov on March 18, 1965.
Artist Coloring Tips
- Color the helmet visor reflective gold or bright mirror blue.
- Shade planet Earth with blue oceans, green continents, and swirly white clouds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are astronaut suits white?
White suits reflect the harsh direct sunlight in space and prevent astronauts from overheating.
How do astronauts breathe in space?
Their backpack life-support system provides continuous oxygen, removes carbon dioxide, and controls temperature.
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