The International Space Station

Ms. Latta

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  1. What is the space station?

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  2. How many different nations are a part of this scientific cooperative program?

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  3. What are 4 of the nations involved in this scientific cooperative program?

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  4. How much is it estimated that construction of the ISS will cost?

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  5. How many minutes does it take the Space Station to circle Earth?

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  6. What is the most important reason for the astronauts to do at least 2 hours of strenuous exercise?

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  7. What does the U.S. Habitation Module contain?

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  8. Why do you think it’s called the Habitation Module? (Hint: you might want to look up habitation.)

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  9. How many state of the art laboratories will the space station have?

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  10. What are 2 ways scientists think the Space Station will help them?

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  11. Do you think the International Space Station is a worthwhile project? Why or why not? Give at least 2 reasons to support your answer.

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