Mission Twinpossible

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What is the main risk of traveling to the International Space Station?

Back

People's bones get brittle and their sense of balance changes in space.

Front

What is a significant health concern for astronauts traveling to Mars?

Back

Their health could be affected by spending a long time in space.

Front

What do Scott and Mark Kelly have in common?

Back

They both have been to space in the past.

Front

What does the Latin root 'dur' mean?

Back

To last.

Front

What does life on the International Space Station suggest about leisure activities?

Back

There is free time to do leisure activities.

Front

What is the purpose of science experiments on the International Space Station?

Back

To conduct research in a microgravity environment.

Front

What is microgravity?

Back

A condition in which objects appear to be weightless and experience very little gravitational pull.

Front

Why is communication from the International Space Station sometimes unpredictable?

Back

Due to the distance from Earth and the technology used.

Front

What is one challenge astronauts face regarding their physical health in space?

Back

Muscle atrophy due to lack of gravity.

Front

What is the significance of the Kelly brothers' missions?

Back

They contribute to understanding the effects of long-duration spaceflight.