Space Station

How long do astronauts typically spend on the ISS?

• a few hours
• a few days
• a few months
• a few years

When do astronauts ride in a space capsule?

• when going to the space station
• when taking a shower
• on a spacewalk
• when coming home

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

• solar panels
• wind sails
• heat reflectors
• antennas

The solar panels capture sunlight and turn it into __________

• heat
• electricity
• light
• sound

Where does the electricity, that powers lights and computers, originally come from?

• from solar panels
• from batteries brought from home
• from a wind turbine
• from a wall outlet

What is the long white object shown in the image?

• a fueling system
• a robot arm
• an antenna
• a solar panel

How many bedrooms are on the ISS?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Which room is referred to as the "galley"?

• the bedroom
• the bathroom
• the kitchen
• the laboratory

How many bathrooms are on the ISS?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Why do the astronaut's muscles get weak?

• the robot does their work
• lack of water
• low gravity
• not enough sleep