ISS Facts

What does ISS stand for?

• International Space Ship
• Intercontinental Space Station
• It's Something Spacey
• International Space Station

How many space agencies are involved in the ISS?

• 3
• 5
• 8
• 12

Which country has never had an astronaut aboard the ISS?

• Japan
• Russia
• North Korea
• Canada

How much did it cost to build the ISS?

• $100 Million
• $50 Billion
• $100 Billion
• $57 Jazillion

How long did it take for the first people to be able to live on board the ISS?

• 6 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 5 years

How many rocket launches did it take to complete construction of the ISS?

• 10
• 20
• 40
• 50

How big is the ISS?

• As big as a football field
• As big as Cowboys Stadium
• 1 square mile
• As bis as Vermont

How many astronauts usually live on the ISS at one time

• 4
• 6
• 8
• 10

What is the average length of time astronauts spend on board the ISS?

• 2 weeks
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 2 years

On average, how high above Earth is the ISS's orbit?

• 116 miles
• 254 miles
• 750 miles
• 1,500 miles