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I. The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the best research facilities outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. Not only does it possess highly advanced technology to conduct research, it is also one of the only places with access to microgravity. Most studies on the International Space Station have to do with how different things work under the influence of microgravity which is one-millionth of the force of Earth’s gravity. In order to conduct the research on the ISS highly trained astronauts are needed. The astronauts need to know how to fix damage outside the station as well as know how to conduct the experiments. Every one hour spent outside the station for experiments or repairs is equivalent to about ten hours of training in a neutral …show more content…

In space, bone density deteriorates at about one percent per month.
2. The only known way to slow the bone deterioration process is by applying weight or stress on the astronauts’ bones which is usually done by daily exercise.
3. Some astronauts have lost up to twenty percent of their bone structure and upon returning to Earth, they grew back most, but not all of it.

VI. As the International Space Station orbits approximately 250 miles above the Earth’s surface a dedicated team of astronauts work around the clock to better the lives of the people on earth. With their extensive training, they are able to conduct many experiments which provide us with information and data we can use to improve our methods and practices on Earth. With the study of heating and cooling of molten metals, we have found better ways to use metal alloys on Earth. Experiments on biology and diseases in space have led to advances in diagnosing and treating diseases and illnesses on earth. By studying the long-term effects of life in space we have a better understanding of what it would be like to live in space for an extended period of time which will help prepare humans for future deep space missions. Though the International Space Station provides many sources of information to us on Earth, the three most prominent are studies on the cooling of molten metals, cures for illnesses and diseases, and the long-term effect of life in

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