Art and Science on the ISS Quiz

Who is Mario Runco and what is his contribution to the ISS?

• A NASA engineer who designed the ISS

• A space tourist who visited the ISS

• A space shuttle pilot who flew the first mission to the ISS

• An Earth scientist and former astronaut who helped create the WORF

What is the primary purpose of the Window Observational Research Facility (WORF) on the ISS?

• To serve as a storage area for space equipment

• To conduct Earth science research and capture high-resolution images

• To provide living quarters for astronauts

• To facilitate communication with Earth

What kind of data can the sensors in the WORF collect?

• Data on the structural integrity of the ISS

• Data on the health of astronauts

• Data on the speed of the ISS

• Data on atmospheric, oceanic, and surface terrain conditions

Why was the WORF named after a Klingon warrior from Star Trek?

• Because the WORF was designed by the creators of Star Trek

• Because the ISS crew are all Star Trek fans

• Because the facility was funded by the Star Trek franchise

• Because the name reflects the facility's strength and honor

How does the WORF contribute to environmental monitoring?

• By providing real-time weather updates to Earth

• By allowing repeated observations of the same region to detect changes

• By sending astronauts to collect samples from Earth

• By broadcasting environmental documentaries