As you play the "Living in Space" game, write the answers to the
questions below as you learn them.
1. What are the four basic requirements to make a space station habitable?
2. What do astronauts bring into space to breathe? Why is this the best choice?
3. How much water is necessary for an astronaut to drink while in space each day?
4. From the food list provided, list three of the foods that best fulfill the meal requirements.
5. Explain the method astronauts use to go to the bathroom in space.
6. What provides the best source of power to sustain life support systems in space? Why?
7. Who was the first American to fly in space?
8. How are astronauts able to provide enough water while on their missions?
10. List three ways astronauts get exercise in weightlessness.
11. How do astronauts bathe?
11. What was the original mission of Skylab?
12. How do astronauts get a supply of fresh air over a long period of time? What are the requirements for one astronaut?
13. How do astronauts produce food while in space? List three reasons why this is a good method.
14. Give two examples of emergencies that can occur while in outer space.
15. What information did you find most interesting while doing this activity? What would you like to know more about?
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