History
What is the name of the first artificial satellite?
Sputnik 1
How do astronauts sleep in space?
Strapped in sleeping bags.
How often does the ISS orbit Earth?
Every 90 minutes.
When will the ISS be retired?
2031
What year did the first astronauts land on the moon?
1969
What happens to astronauts when they return to Earth?
They experience dizziness and weakness.
What is the altitude of the ISS?
400km
Where will the ISS likely crash?
The Pacific Ocean.
When was the first ISS module, Zarya, launched?
1998
How much bone density do astronauts lose each month on the ISS?
1-2%
How is the ISS powered?
Solar arrays that capture sunlight.
What is the most likely replacement for the ISS?
The Lunar Gateway.
Which countries played the largest roles in the formation of the ISS?
USA and Russia
How does living in space affect cardiovascular health?
What makes the ISS technologically complex?
2036
Who was the first human in space?
Yuri Gagarin
What vitamin do astronauts have to consume extra amounts of in order to stay healthy in space?
Vitamin D.
How many lines of flight software do the US systems run?
1.5 million.
Which country is collaborating on the Lunar Gateway who did not collaborate on the ISS?
UAE