International Space Station programme

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/international-space-station-programme

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 big is International Space Station programme?Human physiology, materials science, fluid physics, Earth observation, and technology development
2. How heavy is International Space Station programme?Approximately 420,000 kilograms (920,000 pounds)
3. What is the collaborating space agencies?NASA (USA), Roscosmos (Russia), ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), CSA (Canada)
4. What is the International Space Station?The ISS is a giant space laboratory where astronauts live and do experiments. It is built by many countries working together. It stays in orbit around Earth.
5. Why do astronauts live on the ISS?Astronauts live on the ISS to learn how the body works in space, to test new science, and to help Earth by watching weather and climate. They also practice teamwork with people from other countries.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Any activity performed by an astronaut outside a spacecraft beyond the Earth's appreciable atmosphere.
Microgravity Research: Scientific investigation conducted in an environment where gravitational forces are significantly reduced.
International Cooperation: Collaboration between multiple countries on a shared project, fostering mutual scientific and diplomatic goals.