Space architecture

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/space-architecture

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. What is the location of ISS?Low Earth Orbit, approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles) above Earth
2. What is the ISS assembly timeline?Construction began in 1998 and continued for over a decade
3. Why do we need special buildings in space?In space there is no air, extreme cold and heat, tiny dust, and strong radiation, so special buildings protect astronauts from these dangers and keep air and water clean.
4. How do space buildings stay light and strong?They use very light but strong materials, build in pieces that can be put together in space, and make each part do many jobs so that fewer pieces are needed.

Extraterrestrial Environments: Places located outside of Earth's atmosphere, such as the Moon or Mars.
In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU): Using local materials found on other celestial bodies for construction or life support.
Ionizing Radiation: High-energy particles or waves that can damage living cells and electronic equipment.