NASA Trivia
Name the six Ape-O-Nauts?
The Ape-O-Nauts Program and their mission are as follows:
| Name | Mission/Date | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Gordo | Jupiter AM-13 12/13/5 | Squirrel monkey |
| Able | Jupiter AM-18 5/28/59 | Rhesus monkey |
| Baker | Jupiter AM-18 5/28/59 | Squirrel monkey |
| Sam | Little Jo 1-B 12/4/59, Little Jo II 10/23/63 respectively |
Rhesus monkey |
| Ham | Mercury Red Stone II 1/31/61 | Chimpanzee |
| Enos | Mercury Atlas 5 12/21/61 | Chimpanzee |
For more info see www.ape-o-naut.org/famous.
Learning Activity
Develop your prescription for stress management.
By now you have had an opportunity to develop your personal prescription for stress management. You should have also realized the detrimental effect to your health that too much stress can have. Look at our suggestions and compare them with yours.
Don't forget to contact your center EAP for assistance.
There are many ways of managing stress. The following set of steps help you with a comprehensive approach:
- Commit to your well-being.
- Consciously advocate for your health.
- Identify your personal stress triggers.
- Identify your stress symptoms.
- Determine your coping styles.
- Determine if it is time to develop new and effective coping behaviors.
- Explore new stress relief techniques.
- Take time for simple yet personal indulgences.
- Spend quality time with family and friends.
For more information:
- Editor: Helen Shoemaker
- NASA Contact: Alan Gettleman
- September 1, 2011