Watching Earth from Space

What is the name of the large satellite mentioned in the article 'Watching Earth from Space'?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• International Space Station

• Landsat 8

• GOES-16

What is one purpose of the ISS according to the article 'Watching Earth from Space'?

• To conduct scientific research

• To serve as a luxury hotel

• To mine asteroids

• To act as a military base

In what year was a new camera placed on the space station to record happenings on Earth?

• 2011

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

Who was the American astronaut that orbited Earth in 1962?

• John Glenn

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• Alan Shepard

What year was the Skylab space station launched?

• 1973

• 1971

• 1975

• 1977

Which space shuttle was the first to carry astronauts?

• Columbia

• Challenger

• Discovery

• Atlantis

The main purpose of the shuttle in building the International Space Station was to:

• transport astronauts to and from the ISS

• deliver modules and components for assembly

• conduct scientific experiments

• provide a platform for space tourism

Studies on the ISS have helped in understanding gravity's effects on the human body by:

• providing insights into muscle atrophy and bone density loss

• enhancing communication systems

• improving space vehicle designs

• developing new propulsion technologies

What are some benefits of experiments with plants on the ISS?

• Improved understanding of plant growth in microgravity

• Development of new plant species

• Increased oxygen production

• Enhanced taste of space-grown food

Which of the following is a key challenge of conducting experiments on the ISS?

• Microgravity environment

• Scarcity of water

• Limited access to sunlight

• High levels of radiation