High Five Facts - Space Stations

The video provides five fun facts about space stations. It highlights the two occupied space stations orbiting Earth: the International Space Station (ISS) and China's Tangon Space Station (TSS). The ISS is the largest and fastest space station, visible from Earth, and is a collaborative project involving multiple countries. It has been continuously occupied since 2000, with a diverse international crew. The video also covers the history of Salyut One, the first space station, and its tragic end. The ISS travels at 17,500 mph, making it incredibly fast.

Which two space stations are currently occupied and orbiting Earth?

• Mir and Skylab

• Tangon Space Station and Skylab

• International Space Station and Mir

• International Space Station and Tangon Space Station

What makes the International Space Station visible from Earth?

• Its low altitude

• Its unique shape

• Its large size

• Its bright lights

How many countries have sent astronauts to the ISS since its first occupation?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

What was the name of the first space station launched by the Soviet Union?

• Mir

• Skylab

• Tangon Space Station

• Salyat One

At what speed does the International Space Station travel?

• 20,000 mph

• 17,500 mph

• 10,000 mph

• 5,000 mph