The International Space Station
True or False: The ISS was Several different parts that was assembled in space.
True
True or False: The ISS have not been possible without the collaboration of all of the counties
True
What happened in 1957?
The Soviet Union Launched the first satellite, Sputnik
What country started the construction of the ISS?
Who were against each other in the Space Race?
U.S.A. and the Soviet Union
What is the ISS?
The ISS also known as the International Space Station is a spacecraft that holds scientists from all over the world.
When did a man go on the moon?
1969
What country contributed the Unity Node?
Who won the hurdle of getting a man in to space first?
The Soviet Union
What type of foods are eaten on the ISS?
Important foods from the countries involved
What two countries contributed the most to the ISS?
The U.S. and the Soviet Union
When did the relations between the Soviet Union and the U.S. get tense.
In the 1950’s
What country contributed the Zarya Control Module?
The Soviet Union
Who was the first man to enter space?
Yuri Gagarin
At what speed is the ISS traveling?
17,500 mph
How many countries were involved in the building of the ISS?
15 countries
When did the first man go to space?
1961
What country sent up a large space laboratory to do experiments outside in space?
Japan
When did the space race end?
1975
How often does the ISS make a full orbit around Earth.
Every 90 minutes
What space company did NASA collaborate with recently for their commercial space travel?
SpaceX
When did the construction of the ISS begin?
1998
What country contributed a space crane to intercept incoming space crafts?
Canada
What ended the space race?
A U.S. astronaut and a Soviet astronaut had a famous handshake in space