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What motivates humans to explore space?
What motivates humans to explore space?
- To prove that humans are better than others
- To take care of the Earth and prepare for the possibility of having to leave it (correct)
- To make money by exploiting space resources
- To prove that humans can achieve anything
What has made getting to and working in space easier over the last 30 years?
What has made getting to and working in space easier over the last 30 years?
- New technologies and space suits
- Private space companies
- Robotics and artificial intelligence
- The Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (correct)
What was the main reason the Space Shuttles were decommissioned?
What was the main reason the Space Shuttles were decommissioned?
- They were too expensive to launch and maintain (correct)
- They were too slow to reach orbit
- They were too small to carry crew
- They were too heavy to fly
How many test flights did the Space Shuttle make?
How many test flights did the Space Shuttle make?
What is the Space Shuttle comparable to in terms of size?
What is the Space Shuttle comparable to in terms of size?
How much did the Space Shuttle weigh, approximately?
How much did the Space Shuttle weigh, approximately?
What is the main purpose of the Space Shuttle?
What is the main purpose of the Space Shuttle?
How many Space Shuttles were built by NASA?
How many Space Shuttles were built by NASA?
What was the name of the Space Shuttle that was built for test landings?
What was the name of the Space Shuttle that was built for test landings?
What is a unique feature of the International Space Station?
What is a unique feature of the International Space Station?
Why do astronauts have to strap themselves down while sleeping on the International Space Station?
Why do astronauts have to strap themselves down while sleeping on the International Space Station?
What is the function of the solar panels on the International Space Station?
What is the function of the solar panels on the International Space Station?
How long does it take the International Space Station to orbit the Earth?
How long does it take the International Space Station to orbit the Earth?
What is one of the primary uses of the Space Shuttle?
What is one of the primary uses of the Space Shuttle?
What happens to the International Space Station when it goes around the dark side of the Earth?
What happens to the International Space Station when it goes around the dark side of the Earth?
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Living and Working in Space
- Exploring space gives us perspective on the universe and makes us realize how small we are compared to everything else.
- Exploring space helps us learn how to take care of the Earth and prepare for a day when we might be forced to leave to find a new home.
- Exploring space encourages us to develop new technologies and stimulates the economy.
The Space Shuttle
- The Space Shuttle is like an airplane for space, suitable for low-Earth orbit.
- It was over 180 feet long and weighed over 400,000 pounds (not counting fuel).
- The Space Shuttle made access to space easier and cheaper.
- NASA built five fully functional shuttles: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.
- The Space Shuttle has a multiple component design: the orbiter vehicle, two recoverable solid rocket boosters, and a large external tank containing fuel.
- The orbiter can be transported by plane.
The International Space Station
- The International Space Station is a habitable satellite in low-Earth orbit.
- Astronauts have been living on the ISS nonstop since November 2000.
- The ISS is used for experiments in physics, astronomy, biology, and meteorology.
- People from 15 countries have spent time on the ISS.
- Astronauts on the ISS have to exercise regularly to prevent muscle weakness.
- Life on the ISS takes some getting used to, with unusual sleeping and exercise routines.
- The ISS is powered by huge solar panels with a wingspan of 240 feet.
- The station has a modular design, with new modules added for science experiments and uses.
- The ISS is made up of different sections and modules.
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