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/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. What is the first modular space station?Mir, launched in 1986
2. What is the ISS continuous habitation start date?November 2, 2000
3. What is a space station and why do astronauts live there?A space station is a big floating house in space where astronauts live and do experiments. It stays in orbit so they can study things that can’t be studied on Earth.
4. How do space stations help scientists learn about Earth and space?They let scientists do experiments in microgravity, study how bones and muscles work without gravity, and watch Earth from above to help with weather and climate.

Microgravity: A state where the effects of gravity are significantly reduced, allowing objects to float freely.
Modular Construction: Building a large structure by connecting pre-fabricated sections or modules.
Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Any activity performed by an astronaut outside their spacecraft, commonly known as a spacewalk.