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Apogee StarNews Summer Newsletter Trivia Answer Key
1. How long does it take the International Space Station to orbit the earth?
90 Minutes. It travels approximately 17,500 miles per our in low-earth orbit.
2. The “hallway” in the International Space Station that was named by elementary school students and connects the U.S. section to the Japanese and European sections, is called the:
The Harmony Node
3. What is the average length of time astronauts spend on the International Space Station?
Approximately 6 months
4. Why do astronauts eat tortillas instead of bread when in space?
Tortillas don’t crumble (meaning no crumbs floating around!)
5. What is one kind of medical experiment that the crew of the International Space Station has conducted?
Experiments on themselves to determine the long-term effects of living in space on the human body.
6. How long is the preparation time for an astronaut to go out on a space walk?
Approximately 3 hours
7. Astronauts are required to exercise for 2 hours a day on the International Space Station. What are some ways they do that?
They run on a treadmill and exercise bike.
8. How much does a spacesuit weigh on earth?
Approximately 280 pounds.
9. Who is the astronauts' personal safety mascot?
Snoopy®
10. How many sunrises and sunsets do astronauts experience during a 24-hour period while orbiting the earth?
16 sunsets and sunrises
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