Life and Challenges on the ISS

The video explores the International Space Station (ISS), covering its history, structure, and life aboard. It discusses health protocols, medical challenges, waste management, exercise routines, and safety measures. The psychological effects of space travel, food and nutrition, technology, and communication systems are also examined. The video concludes with miscellaneous facts and a look at the dangers and safety protocols on the ISS.

When was the first module of the ISS launched?

• November 20, 1998

• October 4, 1957

• July 20, 1969

• April 12, 1961

What is the approximate speed of the ISS as it orbits Earth?

• 17,500 mph

• 10,000 mph

• 5,000 mph

• 25,000 mph

What program ensures astronauts are healthy before launching to the ISS?

• Crew Health Stabilization Program

• Pre-Flight Health Check

• Astronaut Health Initiative

• Space Wellness Protocol

How do astronauts on the ISS manage waste in zero-gravity?

• They use a regular toilet

• They use a vacuum system

• They eject waste into space

• They store waste in containers

Which spacecraft began ferrying NASA astronauts to the ISS in 2019?

• Gemini

• SpaceX Crew Dragon

• Apollo

• Space Shuttle

What is the greatest fear of astronauts during a spacewalk?

• Running out of oxygen

• Helmet fogging up

• Floating off into space

• Losing communication

What psychological term describes the stress of living in confined spaces like the ISS?

• Space Syndrome

• Cabin Fever

• I.C.E. (Isolated and Confined Environment)

• Astronaut Anxiety

What is a common staple food on the ISS due to its ease of use?

• Tortillas

• Pasta

• Rice

• Bread

How do astronauts clean themselves on the ISS?

• Showers with water

• Sponge baths

• Wet towels with soap

• Dry cleaning cloths

What unique smell is associated with space, according to astronauts?

• Pine forest

• Fresh flowers

• Ocean breeze

• Burning metal