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What characteristics of the International Space Station allow humans to live there for months at a time?
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It has air and water on board. Both are regularly re-supplied from Earth (in plastic bags). There is an Earth-like atmosphere on board (permanently monitored and "maintained" in view of the make-up). Food also is available in sufficient amounts (and re-supplied in regular intervals).
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