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Several reasons: to make for a training place for Astronauts to actually learn to live in free-fall for long periods of time, a place to do experiments, a stopping point or a "warehouse" for other programs, a storage facility, a telescope (radio, visual, xray, infrared and ultraviolet.)
For sending men to Mars mission it will take at least 3 years (the whole thing- get there do stuff, get back) so we need a real training facility to prepare the Astronauts. A space station is a good place to make hops from: from surface to low earth orbit, orbit to the moon. The moon to Mars. Mars to the Asteroids. Asteroids to the moons of Saturn and Jupiter. Each big jump can be made safer for humans by having working stations between each location. It's slow, expensive and slow. But better slow than never.
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Why can you see the space station at night?
You can see the space station at night because it reflects sunlight. When the sun shines on the space station, it illuminates its solar panels and other reflective surfaces, making it visible as a bright point moving across the night sky.
When was the International Space Station finished?
The International Space Station was not finished at a specific point in time. Construction of the ISS began in 1998 and has been ongoing, with modules continuously being added and replaced to expand and maintain the station.
Is the Salut 1 the first space station?
No, the Salut 1 was not the first space station. The first space station was the Soviet space station Salyut 1, which was launched in 1971.
What is the name of the space station in space?
It is named the International Space Station or ISS.
Is there a space station in Canada?
Canada is not in space, so therefore there is no space station in Canada. Canada does have an arm on the International Space Station in space.
Which space station launched to promote understanding and cooperation among astronauts and cosmonauts of different nation?
The International Space Station (ISS) And a point of note, it was not launched it was built up there.
Why can you see the space station at night?
You can see the space station at night because it reflects sunlight. When the sun shines on the space station, it illuminates its solar panels and other reflective surfaces, making it visible as a bright point moving across the night sky.
When was the International Space Station finished?
The International Space Station was not finished at a specific point in time. Construction of the ISS began in 1998 and has been ongoing, with modules continuously being added and replaced to expand and maintain the station.
Is the Salut 1 the first space station?
No, the Salut 1 was not the first space station. The first space station was the Soviet space station Salyut 1, which was launched in 1971.
Is a space station a satellite or a space probe?
A space station is a satellite.
What is the name of the space station in space?
It is named the International Space Station or ISS.
Is there a space station in Canada?
Canada is not in space, so therefore there is no space station in Canada. Canada does have an arm on the International Space Station in space.
Is the international space station always above the same point on Earth's surface?
No, the location is constantly changing.
The International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.?
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
Is The International Space Station the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.?
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
What is living and working quarters for astronauts in space?
Space Station Answer from Saiyanisland.com
What is the place where astronauts live and work in space?
The International Space Station normally has a crew of three or four, and while they rotate, most astronauts do not get to live on the space station. As of Feb. 2010 the number is now up to 6.
