Uncertain Future: The Impact of Columbia's Tragedy on the International Space Station

The video discusses the uncertain future of the shuttle program and the International Space Station (ISS). It highlights the recent STS 112 mission, which involved installing a truss on the ISS, and emphasizes the station's role as a collaborative scientific laboratory. The video also covers the docking of a Russian Progress supply ship and the use of Soyuz capsules for crew return, noting the limited availability of these expendable crafts. Finally, it previews an upcoming program focused on the loss of the Columbia shuttle.

What is the current situation of the crew on the International Space Station?

• They are stranded without supplies.

• They are conducting a new mission.

• They are returning to Earth next week.

• They have supplies to last until June.

What was the main task of the STS 112 crew during their recent mission?

• Installing a 15-meter Truss on the ISS.

• Training new astronauts for spacewalks.

• Repairing the space station's solar panels.

• Conducting experiments in the laboratory.

Which British astronaut was part of the STS 112 mission?

• Michael Foale

• Piers Sellers

• Tim Peake

• Helen Sharman

How many countries are contributing to the International Space Station?

• 10

• 20

• 12

• 16

What is the current status of the Russian Soyuz capsules?

• There are only three available for use.

• They are being upgraded for future missions.

• They are being replaced by new spacecraft.

• They are no longer in operation.