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