Across
- 2. - Keeping the station ______ can lead to serious issues in microgravity.
- 5. - Astronauts experience multiple periods of ______ as they orbit Earth.
- 7. bed - Waking up to an ______ is a rare sight because astronauts secure their sleeping bags.
- 8. power - The station relies on solar panels for ______ to run its systems.
- 12. height - The ______ of the station allows for stunning views of Earth.
- 13. - Astronauts must carefully ______ equipment to avoid it floating away.
- 15. 100 km per hour - The station travels ______, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes.
- 16. a bedroom - Astronauts often have to ______ due to limited space on the station.
- 19. the body clock - Space travel can ______, making it hard to maintain a regular sleep schedule.
- 20. on board - When you ______, you immediately notice the absence of gravity.
- 22. - Being a ______ is not an option when you live in space; everything must be tidy.
- 23. schedule - Following a ______ is crucial to maintain a healthy sleep pattern.
- 24. - Each section of the station has a ______ responsible for its operations.
- 25. walking distance - The station is ______ if you consider floating in microgravity as walking.
Down
- 1. light - Looking directly at the sun can expose astronauts to ______.
- 3. in light - The station is often ______ as it orbits between day and night on Earth.
- 4. fridge - The crew uses a ______ to store their meals and snacks.
- 6. an altitude of - It operates ______ about 400 kilometers above Earth.
- 9. - Each astronaut has a personal ______ where they can relax and sleep.
- 10. - Every ______ undergoes rigorous training before going to space.
- 11. of community - Living in close quarters helps foster a ______ among the crew.
- 12. - The station ______ the Earth, providing unique views of the planet.
- 14. system - A robust ______ is essential for staying in contact with mission control.
- 17. laundry - ______ is different in space; astronauts wear clothes multiple times before disposal.
- 18. - The ______ of the space station is much larger than early space habitats.
- 21. - The ______ system on the space station ensures the safety of all astronauts.
