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International Space Station
The International Space Station (or ISS) is a Space Station jointly being constructed by NASA and the Russian Space Agency, along with Canada, Japan, Brazil, and the ESA, in an effort to send astronauts into space for long durations and conduct experiments in space. Construction began in 1998 and is scheduled to be completed in 2011. Our International Space Station category is for questions related to the International Space Station and its operations.
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How much money did the International Space Station cost?
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The International Space Station (ISS) is estimated to have cost around $150 billion. This includes development, construction, and ongoing maintenance expenses over a period of multiple decades. The majority of the funding for the ISS came from the United States, Russia, and other international partners.
Why is International space station being assembled instead of on earth?
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The International Space Station (ISS) is being assembled in space rather than on Earth because it is a complex structure that needs to be launched into orbit. It is not possible to build it on Earth and then launch it into space in one piece due to its size and weight. Instead, it is being assembled piece by piece in space by multiple space agencies from different countries, using space shuttles and other spacecraft.
What color attracts light?
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Most birds are attracted to bright colours, with different birds being attracted to different colours. Many like reds, yellows and oranges, and these are usually the colours of berries and of flowers which rely on birds for pollination. However some birds are attracted to blue.
Why does a switch offer better security than a hub?
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b. A hub forwards data it receives to every device connected to the hub. It is possible for a network devices to pick up data intended for a different device. A switch eliminates this by only forwarding data packets to the correct device whenever possible
Who first suggested the idea of creating the ISS has it always been called the international space station if not what ws its former name?
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Is the international space station always above the same point on Earth's surface?
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No, the location is constantly changing.
How do space stations help with exploring space?
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They stay in "space" for a (relatively) long time, allowing for long term studies of materials and human physiology in microgravity. These areas of research are essential for future deep space exploration. Space stations can also be used as testing platforms for new or experimental technologies used in space exploration. Finally, smaller ships can be assembled at space stations before launching to far-flung locations in space. Since space stations have already overcome the hardest part of the planet's gravity well, they serve as great stepping points to places like the Moon, Mars or beyond.
Was the international space station always called that?
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yes, the international space station was always called the ISS
What is the name of the U.S. space station that put astronauts on the moon?
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The program that took astronauts to the moon was Apollo. It was not a space station.
Why was the ISS built secretly?
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It wasn't. It was built by and with the cooperation of several nations.
Is International Space Station in the troposphere?
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Yes the international space station is in the tropsphere
