Woodpeckers are found throughout the United States. The three most widely distributed species are the hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus), the downy woodpecker (P. pubescens, Fig. 1), and the yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius). Different species are responsible for damage in different regions.
An astronaut can choose from many types of foods such as fruits, nuts, peanut butter, chicken, beef, seafood, candy, brownies, etc. Available drinks include coffee, tea, orange juice, fruit punches and lemonade. As on Earth, space food comes in disposable packages.
Repairs and Retrievals. While in space, NASA astronauts often must handle a variety of repairs on highly sophisticated equipment. Mission specialists receive training in the area of equipment operations so that they will be prepared to make repairs in space to spacecraft, including to space stations.