Exploring the International Space Station

What does the abbreviation "ISS" stand for in the context of NASA missions?

• International Solar Satellite

• International Space Station

• Intergalactic Science System

• Interstellar Spacecraft Station

Which country is NOT a partner in the International Space Station project?

• United States

• Russia

• China

• Japan

In what year was the first module of the International Space Station launched?

• 1998

• 2001

• 1995

• 2010

Which of the following is a primary purpose of the International Space Station?

• Mining asteroids

• Conducting scientific research in microgravity

• Launching satellites

• Observing deep space objects

Which module serves as the main living quarters for astronauts on the ISS?

• Destiny Laboratory

• Zvezda Service Module

• Quest Airlock

• Columbus Laboratory

If an astronaut on the ISS wants to communicate with mission control, which technology is primarily used?

• Fiber optic cables

• Radio waves

• Laser beams

• Sound waves

Why must astronauts exercise daily on the ISS?

• To pass the time

• To prevent muscle and bone loss due to microgravity

• To train for spacewalks

• To test new exercise equipment

Which of the following best explains how the ISS remains in orbit around Earth?

• It uses powerful engines to stay in place

• It is constantly falling towards Earth but moves forward fast enough to keep missing it

• It floats on Earth's magnetic field

• It is tethered to the ground

• The Cupola

• The Minus Eighty-Degree Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI)

• The Destiny Laboratory

• The Zarya Module

Imagine a scenario where a solar panel on the ISS is damaged by space debris. What steps should the crew take to address this issue, considering safety and mission priorities?

• Immediately perform a spacewalk without planning

• Report the damage, assess the risk, and work with mission control to plan a safe repair

• Ignore the damage if the station is still functioning

• Attempt to fix it using onboard robots without consulting mission control