Space Flashcard

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What is the International Space Station?

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The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft in low Earth orbit where astronauts live and conduct experiments.

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Who is Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor?

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Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is the first Malaysian astronaut who went into space on board the Soyuz TMA-11.

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Why is Earth called the Goldilocks planet?

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Earth is nicknamed the Goldilocks planet because it has conditions that are not too hot or too cold, making it suitable for life.

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is the collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the Sun that are bound by gravity.

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What are Saturn's rings made of?

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Saturn's rings are made of ice and rock particles that orbit the planet.

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What is an astronaut?

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An astronaut is a person trained to travel and work in space.

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What is the main purpose of the International Space Station?

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The main purpose of the ISS is to conduct scientific research and experiments in a microgravity environment.

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What is microgravity?

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Microgravity is a condition in which objects appear to be weightless and experience very little gravitational pull.

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What is the significance of the Soyuz spacecraft?

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The Soyuz spacecraft is significant as it has been used for decades to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.