What does it actually take to live and work on the International Space Station?
In short: This Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum webcast examines the daily realities of life in orbit. It highlights the specific benefits and challenges astronauts face while working aboard the International Space Station, offering a look at the demands of space exploration.
Originally presented on May 20, 2015, this program is part of the STEM in 30 series, which provides 30-minute webcasts aimed at increasing student engagement with science, technology, engineering, and math. The episode explores the practicalities of human spaceflight, detailing the unique environment astronauts navigate during their missions.
The content was made possible through support from Safran and serves as an educational resource for those interested in the logistics of space habitation. It addresses the fundamental questions of what it is like to travel to space and maintain a functional workspace in a microgravity environment.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: STEM in 30 – Living and Working in Space
- Also: Living and Working in Space - STEM in 30 | National Air and Space Museum
- Also: learninglab.si.edu — Living and Working in Space (STEM in 30: Season 2)
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