Space Exploration

Space Exploration: ISS

By Sandra Mould

Open Ended

What are some ways that humans can study and learn about space? Write down anything you know.

Open Ended

What do you know about the International Space Station?

The International Space Station is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth. It serves as a home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live. The space station is also a unique science laboratory. Several nations worked together to build and use the space station.

International Space Station

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Multiple Choice

What does ISS stand for?

• International Space Station

• Intergalactic science space

• International Space Science

• Inventive Space Station

The space station is made of parts that were assembled in space by astronauts. It orbits Earth at an average altitude of approximately 250 miles. NASA is using the space station to learn more about living and working in space. These lessons will make it possible to send humans farther into space than ever before.​

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Multiple Choice

How fast is the ISS moving

• 170,000 miles per hour

• 17,000 miles per hour

• 17,000 miles per minute

• 17,000 km per hour

Multiple Choice

How many times a day does the ISS go around the Earth?

• 16

• 20

• 17

• 5

Open Ended

What does it look like when you look out of the ISS window?

Open Ended

What are some things that surprised you about the Space Station?

Open Ended

What do you think are some risks of working on the Space Station?

Open Ended

What type of things do you think they learn about in the Space Station¡?