The International Space Station

The transcript discusses the transition from the Mia space station to the International Space Station (ISS). It covers the construction and assembly of the ISS, including contributions from Russia, the United States, and Europe. The text highlights the training of astronauts and the initial crew's stay on the ISS. It also mentions the European contributions, such as the Columbus laboratory and automated cargo craft, and notes the ISS's role as an orbiting laboratory until at least 2020.

What was the name of the first component of the International Space Station built by Russia?

• Zara

• Mia

• Columbus

• Proton

How many assembly flights were planned for the completion of the International Space Station?

• 40

• 30

• 20

• 50

Where did astronauts train for their assembly tasks for the ISS?

• Johnson Space Centre

• European Space Agency

• Kennedy Space Center

• Baikonur Cosmodrome

What was the composition of the first permanent crew on the ISS?

• Three Europeans

• Two Russians and one American

• One American, one Russian, and one European

• Two Americans and one Russian

What major contribution did the Europeans make to the ISS?

• The Proton rocket

• The Zara module

• The Columbus laboratory

• The Space Shuttle