Assembly of the International Space Station

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/assembly-of-the-international-space-station

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Assembly of the International Space Station?Approximately 929,734 pounds (421,700 kilograms)
2. What is the primary assembly completion?2011, though assembly and upgrades have continued
3. What is the number of pressurized modules?Over 15 major modules
4. What was the first part of the International Space Station built in space?The first parts were the Russian Zarya and the U.S. Unity. They were launched in 1998 to start the station.
5. How many space missions helped put the ISS together?More than 30 Space Shuttle missions helped bring big pieces. Russian Soyuz and Progress rockets also delivered many parts.

Microgravity: A state where the apparent gravitational force is negligible, allowing for unique scientific experimentation.
Extravehicular Activity (EVA): A spacewalk conducted by an astronaut outside the confines of a spacecraft or space station.
Integrated Truss Structure: The main backbone of the ISS, supporting solar arrays, radiators, and external payloads.