The International Space Station

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Questions and Answers

Which organization is stating that Mars is its goal for human space exploration?

  • ESA
  • Roscosmos
  • NASA (correct)
  • ISRO

At what altitude does the International Space Station fly?

  • 1000 miles
  • 500 miles
  • 100 miles
  • 248 miles (correct)

How long does it take for the space station to complete one orbit around the planet?

  • 90 minutes (correct)
  • 120 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • 45 minutes

What is the speed of the space station as it circles the globe?

<p>17,500 mph (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Space Station primarily used for?

<p>Scientific and engineering projects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the International Space Station?

<p>Serving as a base for space tourism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what speed does the space station orbit the Earth?

<p>20,000 mph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often does the space station orbit the Earth in a day?

<p>16 times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average altitude of the International Space Station?

<p>200 miles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can astronauts see when they open the covers over the windows?

<p>A blinding light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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