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What is a primary health issue for humans during long trips in space?
What is a primary health issue for humans during long trips in space?
What does Lozano suggest is needed for a space station beyond low-Earth orbit?
What does Lozano suggest is needed for a space station beyond low-Earth orbit?
What do NASA and Lozano believe about U.S. government funding for missions to Mars?
What do NASA and Lozano believe about U.S. government funding for missions to Mars?
What do both Lozano and Gatens agree is advantageous for space exploration?
What do both Lozano and Gatens agree is advantageous for space exploration?
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What factor does Lozano highlight as a challenge for space technology development?
What factor does Lozano highlight as a challenge for space technology development?
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What is NASA's plan for the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2030?
What is NASA's plan for the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2030?
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Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a collaborator with NASA for a new space station?
Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a collaborator with NASA for a new space station?
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How does NASA plan to manage their focus on deep space exploration in the future?
How does NASA plan to manage their focus on deep space exploration in the future?
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What is one reason given for why NASA intends to replace the ISS?
What is one reason given for why NASA intends to replace the ISS?
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What impact does NASA's future strategy have on private companies' capabilities?
What impact does NASA's future strategy have on private companies' capabilities?
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Which analogy did Phil McCalister use to describe the ISS?
Which analogy did Phil McCalister use to describe the ISS?
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What is a primary goal of NASA in transitioning to private partnerships for space stations?
What is a primary goal of NASA in transitioning to private partnerships for space stations?
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What is the maximum altitude mentioned for low-Earth orbit?
What is the maximum altitude mentioned for low-Earth orbit?
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What aspect of the ISS structure cannot be upgraded or replaced?
What aspect of the ISS structure cannot be upgraded or replaced?
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What is a key advantage of the planned new private space stations compared to the ISS?
What is a key advantage of the planned new private space stations compared to the ISS?
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What feature of the Axiom Space station is expected to enhance the astronaut experience?
What feature of the Axiom Space station is expected to enhance the astronaut experience?
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Why does NASA hope to hand the responsibility of ISS replacements to private companies?
Why does NASA hope to hand the responsibility of ISS replacements to private companies?
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What will potentially provide a cleaner environment for researchers in new space stations?
What will potentially provide a cleaner environment for researchers in new space stations?
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What is expected to be a characteristic of future space electronics compared to those on the ISS?
What is expected to be a characteristic of future space electronics compared to those on the ISS?
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What is one of the primary research focuses conducted on the ISS?
What is one of the primary research focuses conducted on the ISS?
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What aspect of the current ISS has been criticized by astronaut Peggy Whitson?
What aspect of the current ISS has been criticized by astronaut Peggy Whitson?
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What type of technology is Blue Origin developing for future space stations?
What type of technology is Blue Origin developing for future space stations?
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How do current technologies on the ISS compare to what can be achieved today?
How do current technologies on the ISS compare to what can be achieved today?
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What effect does microgravity have on cellular aging compared to Earth?
What effect does microgravity have on cellular aging compared to Earth?
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What is one expected benefit of upgrading the ISS technology?
What is one expected benefit of upgrading the ISS technology?
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What is the structure of the current ISS compared to?
What is the structure of the current ISS compared to?
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What is one proposed advantage of inflatable modules in new space stations?
What is one proposed advantage of inflatable modules in new space stations?
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What is one goal of researchers utilizing microgravity on the ISS?
What is one goal of researchers utilizing microgravity on the ISS?
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Study Notes
ISS Retirement and Future Space Stations
- NASA will retire the ISS in late 2030, crashing it into the ocean.
- A new space station, built by a private company (Axiom Space, Voyager Space, or Blue Origin), will replace it.
- NASA will provide funding and expertise to these companies, eventually selecting one for partnership.
ISS Design and Technology
- Current ISS has been orbiting Earth at 250 miles altitude since late 1998.
- ISS's technology, as designed in the 1980s, is outdated compared to current tech.
- Some ISS technologies will carry over, including upgraded batteries, solar arrays, and life support systems.
- NASA improved solar panel technology for better power generation.
- The ISS's large, fundamental structure is expensive to maintain and has a limited lifespan.
Research Capabilities of the ISS
- The ISS is a vital research platform, enabling medical research on how cells react to microgravity, and the effect on the human body in the absence of gravity. Studies about heart disease and cancer are supported by the research conducted on the ISS. This work helps prepare for long-term space travel.
- Researchers need a more functional laboratory environment.
Private Companies' Role
- Private companies will design stations with improved laboratory equipment for greater research capabilities.
- Research facilities will be designed for a cleaner environment.
- The updated stations could feature less cluttered layouts, and better adaptability to new technology.
- Inflatable modules are being considered for future stations.
Future Space Station Designs
- New stations will incorporate larger windows, improving the astronaut experience.
- One example is Axiom Space's proposed station, with a spacious cupola, allowing full-body viewing of space.
- Blue Origin is researching a rotating space station to replicate artificial gravity.
- Space stations beyond low-Earth orbit, like the Lunar Gateway, will leverage entirely new technologies.
NASA's Future Goals
- NASA aims to transition from owning space stations to outsourcing operations to private companies.
- The aim is to invest in deep space exploration, which will require greater technological cooperation.
- International collaboration is essential for deep space exploration ventures due to their immense costs.
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Explore the upcoming transition from the International Space Station (ISS) to future private space stations. Learn about the technological evolution, design challenges, and the essential research capabilities that the ISS has provided since its launch. This quiz covers NASA's plans, partnerships with private companies, and the advancements in space station technology.
