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Why can't they walk properly on moon?

by opportunist86
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I knew the answer to this question but just forgotten curious about it. Moon has its own gravity, although lesser than earth's. But astronauts can't walk properly on moon like they walk on earth. Why is that?
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  • Profile picture of the author GT
    In addition to having to deal with one-sixth the gravity of the earth, they also have to wear bulky spacesuits that do not give them much flexibility or mobility. I suspect it is easier to hop around than it is to move your legs like normal walking ...

    ... Although, I don't know that from personal experience, but I'd sure like the opportunity to try it!

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    • Profile picture of the author opportunist86
      Originally Posted by GT View Post

      In addition to having to deal with one-sixth the gravity of the earth, they also have to wear bulky spacesuits that do not give them much flexibility or mobility. I suspect it is easier to hop around than it is to move your legs like normal walking ...

      ... Although, I don't know that from personal experience, but I'd sure like the opportunity to try it!

      GT
      I dont know how gravity can be held responsible for that. I think whatever the magnitude of gravity is there, its there and it should be enough for anyone to walk properly. I think its having to do only with dress.
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    • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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      Originally Posted by GT View Post

      In addition to having to deal with one-sixth the gravity of the earth, they also have to wear bulky spacesuits that do not give them much flexibility or mobility. I suspect it is easier to hop around than it is to move your legs like normal walking ...

      ... Although, I don't know that from personal experience, but I'd sure like the opportunity to try it!

      GT
      He nailed it. I can tell you from personal experience. I dreamed I was an astronaut once and ran into those logistical problems.

      ...but seriously the suits are extremely limiting in their present form.
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  • Profile picture of the author leorocking25
    I also agree with the answer will be same as GT.
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  • Profile picture of the author msu
    The problem is the difference in gravity strength.

    On Earth we need to move our leg muscles with a certain force to push against Earth's gravity. On the Moon, where the strength of gravity is much less, that force is too great and sends the walker into the air.
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  • Profile picture of the author kalens99
    I think it would be better if they built their suits more like exoskeletons. I did my bachelors in mechanical engineering and one of my materials/process design friends built an exoskeleton to make humans four times as strong. Why not do something similar for space travel? What they have now seems kind of primitive.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Sneen
    I was a jr. high schooler when the landing took place. I remember lots of leaping and bounding, I am sure it was for the reasons GT pointed out.
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    Specifics about moon-walking/hopping at the very end. Nice chart in the middle.
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