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3b. Practice Criterion D (Space stations and satellites)

You will have the opportunity to investigate space stations and satellites further to complete a practice Criterion D task. In this task you can try to answer the question: How can humans benefit from space stations and satellites orbiting the Earth?

MYP3 Formative Crit D - International Space Station

These are the resources to help you below (in the order that they appear on the task sheet):

International Space Station - NASATo view more images, visit the Space Station Gallery.

Low Earth Orbit Economy - NASA

International Space Station - NASATo view more images, visit the Space Station Gallery.

Commercial Resupply - NASANext Mission

Benefits for Humanity: Your Orbiting Laboratory - NASAThis introduction summarizes the International Space Station’s unique research opportunities and key accomplishments to date. Learn how space station benefits

Benefits for Humanity: Advancing Human Health - NASAResearchers from around the world use the International Space Station to address complex human health problems on Earth, studying disease formation, testing

Why Do Research On The International Space Station? - NASAA wide range of scientific disciplines and technology demonstrations benefit from station research due to station's unique location - the edge of space

Benefits for Humanity: New Frontiers in Physics - NASAMicrogravity enables study of the physics of the universe through a completely new lens. International Space Station scientists are discovering fundamental

International Space Station Assembly Elements - NASA

Station Science 101 - NASAExplore the basics of many types of science and technology disciplines that are being studied and tested aboard the space station.

Space Station Enables Tests of Technology to Capture, Refuel, Repair Orbiting Satellites - NASAInvestigations use the International Space Station to test ways to refuel and repair orbiting satellites to avoid loss of data and potential hazards

Private Astronaut Missions - NASAIn 2019, NASA kicked off a strategy to enable a vibrant low Earth orbit economy which included offering flight opportunities for commercial providers to

Commercial Crew Program - NASANASA's Commercial Crew Program partners with American private industry to deliver astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

Benefits for Humanity: Microbiology in Microgravity - NASAScientists use the International Space Station and its many tools, including DNA sequencing and genome editing, to study microbes – how they behave in

Benefits for Humanity: Space 24|7|365 - NASAAs a home to humans and a lab for scientific research for more than 20 years, the International Space Station is a one-of-a-kind platform for advancing

Benefits for Humanity: Bringing Humanity Along for the Ride - NASAThe International Space Station seeks to share humanity's inspiration from space exploration and scientific discovery. Come along for the ride.

In-Flight Education Downlinks - NASA

International Space Station Visiting Vehicles - NASA4/6/2024 - Soyuz MS-24 Land4/5/2024 - Soyuz MS-24 Undock3/25/2024 - Soyuz MS-25 Dock3/23/2024 - Soyuz MS-25 Launch3/23/2024 - SpaceX CRS-30 Dock3/21/2024 -

Reference guide to the international space station.pdf

International Space Station Facts and Figures - NASAInternational Space Station Facts An international partnership of five space agencies from 15 countries operates the International Space Station. Learn more

Different uses for satellites (your Criterion D project should focus on one particular use)

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