International Space Station

The International Space Station is used as a science laboratory for conducting experiments in microgravity, as well as for testing technologies for long-duration space missions. It also serves as a platform for international cooperation in space exploration and a living space for astronauts to conduct research and maintain the station.

The observatory on the International Space Station provides a better view of space than those on Earth because it is above Earth's atmosphere, which distorts and blocks light. This means the view from space is clearer, with no atmospheric interference. Additionally, it can observe regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are absorbed by the atmosphere, providing a more comprehensive view of the cosmos.

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.

Even though free fall causes objects on the International Space Station to appear to be weightless, there actually is gravity. Gravity gets weaker as you move away from the Earth, although it still exists. The change in gravity can be calculated with the equation: 1/(Radius^2). The Earth is about 4000 miles in radius, so in the equation, 4000 miles would be R=1. At 4000 miles in altitude, the distance to the center of the Earth would be 8000 miles so it would use R=2 (twice the radius of the Earth). At the space station's altitude of 200 miles, the equation would use R=1.05. 1/(1.05^2) equals about .91, so gravity on the space station is about 91% of the gravity on the Earth.

The first space station created only to orbit the earth was called plain old, 'Space Shuttle.'

The International Space Station uses multiple layers of materials for insulation, including mylar, beta cloth, and polyethylene foam. These materials help protect the station from extreme temperature fluctuations and micrometeoroids.

The International Space Station obtains its air through a life support system that includes equipment such as oxygen generators and carbon dioxide scrubbers. These systems help create a closed-loop environment by recycling and replenishing the air inside the ISS. Additionally, periodic resupply missions bring fresh air to the station.

The International Space Station is commonly referred to as ISS.

NASA has plans to launch 5 space Huttles in 2010, after that they will rely only on the Russian Soyuz rocket. Here is a list of the future mission (Please note that date are subject to chage).

STS-130; Febuary 4th

STS-131; March 18th

STS-132; May 14th

STS-134; July 29th

STS-133; September 16th

The space station Mir was launched on February 20, 1986. It served as a long-duration research facility in space and was operated by the Soviet Union and later Russia. Mir remained in orbit until it was deorbited in 2001.

The International Space Station (ISS) has a total of 16 pressurized modules, which include living quarters, laboratories, and work areas for astronauts. These modules are interconnected and make up the various rooms and compartments on the ISS.

Some disadvantages of the International Space Station include high operational costs, limited crew capacity, and the challenges of maintaining a safe and habitable environment in space for long durations. Additionally, the ISS orbits Earth at a relatively low altitude, which exposes it to space debris and requires periodic boosts to maintain its orbit.

That's correct. The International Space Station is a collaborative project involving multiple countries, including the United States, Russia, Japan, and several others. It serves as a research laboratory in space, conducting experiments in various scientific fields such as astronomy, biology, and physics.

The first US space station was Skylab, which was launched in 1973 and operated until 1974. It was used as a platform for scientific research in microgravity and had three crewed missions to conduct experiments in space. Skylab re-entered Earth's atmosphere in 1979.

They have oxygen generators with catalysts that change the chemical structure of the air molecules that pass through them , converting carbon molecules into oxygen ; that's how the get oxygen to a space station...

The ISS is 357 feet long, and compare that to a football field which is 360 feet long.

The interior of the International Space Station (ISS) has about the same living space as a six-bedroom house, with multiple modules for work and living quarters. Astronauts have individual sleeping quarters, shared hygiene facilities, a kitchen, and areas for scientific research and exercise. Overall, the ISS provides enough room for crew members to live and work comfortably during their missions.

The International Space Station orbits at an average altitude of about 420 kilometers (260 miles) above the Earth's surface.

The International Space Station orbits the Earth at an average speed of around 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour), which allows it to travel around the Earth approximately once every 90 minutes.

its gravitationally bound to the earth,i.e it orbits earth.just like the moon. it orbits once every 90mins or so

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In a circle and unpowered

(At stable orbit) Gravity = Centripetal force

Essentially, for any given orbital radius, only one velocity will keep it in stable orbit.

1. Select orbit radius (r)

2. Calculate required velocity (v) from: v = square root (G * m) / r

(G = Newtons gravitational constant, m = earths mass)

3. Calculate (sidereal) orbit time from (2 * pi * r) / v

The International Space Station orbits at an average altitude of about 420 kilometers (260 miles) above Earth's surface.

The three men who went on the Apollo 11 mission were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module.

GREAT QUESTION SKIPPY!!

apparently, in addition to blue-tac, super-glue and duct tape, the high-tech international space station is also held together by paper-clips.

hop this helps

p.s.

a google search or wikipedia search might also reveal that it is a multi-billibucks gadget.

when you waste that much just trying to prove that God really did create the Heavens and the Earths, well, they might have sneaked a few bits of reinforced metal, a couple of rivets and even some welding into it.

but the last time i looked at our 7year-olds international space station, it was a mass of cardboard, aluminum foil, cottonwool and, as previously mentioned, blue-tac, duct tape and paper-clips