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Lesson 8.4 – Human Spaceflight Today

Published 16 Dec 2025 Category: Module 8: Space Exploration & the Future

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This lesson sits inside Module 8: Space Exploration & the Future. Take it in course mode to unlock progress tracking, next/prev navigation, and the end-of-module exam.

Life on the ISS

Astronauts aboard the ISS:

  • Experience microgravity

  • Conduct experiments

  • Exercise daily to maintain bone density

  • Live in confined conditions


Why Space Stations Matter

Space stations allow:

  • Long-duration human studies

  • Technology testing

  • International collaboration

They prepare us for deep-space missions.


Key Takeaways

  • Humans can live in orbit long-term

  • Microgravity affects the body

  • Space stations are stepping stones

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