ISS

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What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

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The ISS is a large spacecraft in low Earth orbit where astronauts live and work.

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How do astronauts exit the ISS for spacewalks?

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They go through doors called airlocks.

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Was the ISS completely assembled in one year?

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False, it took several years to assemble the ISS.

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Why do astronauts exercise 2 hours a day on the ISS?

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To avoid losing too much muscle and bone.

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What are the big, flat shiny things on the ISS?

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Solar panels.

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How far does the ISS orbit from Earth?

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About 400 km.

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What is an airlock?

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An airlock is a special chamber that allows astronauts to enter and exit the ISS while maintaining pressure.

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What is the purpose of solar panels on the ISS?

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To collect sunlight and convert it into electricity.

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How many astronauts can live on the ISS at one time?

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Typically, 6 astronauts can live on the ISS at the same time.

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What is microgravity?

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Microgravity is the condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless, as experienced on the ISS.