Italian astronaut on space station sets new mission duration record by a woman. European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti enjoys another sunrise aboard the International Space Station. On June 6, she set a mission duration record for women in space.
Chemist for uranium nuclear fuels. A substance would only burn in a vacuum if it contained an oxidizer. There has to be an oxidizer for there to be fire. That doesn't mean that it requires oxygen, just a substance that facilitates the removal of electrons. 1 person found this useful.
Answer by Northwestrez. Confidence votes 72. While nitrogen is an inert gas and capable of putting fire out it is very impractical to use as a fire suppression agent. All products used in portable fire extinguishers can be seen when discharged either as a liquid or a powder so you can see where it is going.