International Space Station (ISS)

What does ISS stand for?

• International Space System
• International Space Station
• Interstellar Space Station
• International Satellite Service

The ISS orbits Earth every...?

• 30 minutes
• 90 minutes
• 120 minutes
• 2 hours

The ISS is the same size as a ...?

• football field
• swimming pool
• tennis court
• basketball court

What do astronauts do outside the ISS on their spacewalks?

• Astronauts take photographs of Earth.
• Astronauts play games in zero gravity.
• Astronauts cook meals for the crew.
• Astronauts conduct maintenance, install equipment, and perform experiments.

Where do astronauts on the ISS come from?

• Only from Russia
• Various countries, including the USA, Russia, Japan, Canada, and European nations.
• Only from China
• Only from the USA

How does the ISS power everything?

• The ISS uses nuclear reactors for power.
• The ISS powers everything using solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity.
• The ISS is powered by wind turbines.
• The ISS relies on fossil fuels for energy.

When was the ISS first launched into space?

• November 20, 1998
• January 1, 2000
• July 4, 1995
• April 12, 2001

How many astronauts have lived on the ISS?

• Over 240 astronauts
• Around 150 astronauts
• Over 300 astronauts
• Less than 100 astronauts

What's the longest time an astronaut has lived on the ISS?

• 200 days
• 355 days
• 450 days
• 300 days

How many astronauts currently live on the ISS?

• 7
• 3
• 10
• 5