Space Stations

What Is a Space Station?

A space station is a big house that floats in space. Astronauts live and work there. It circles Earth like a fast train.

What Do Astronauts Do There?

They look at Earth, do experiments, and fix the station. They float because there is almost no gravity.

How Do They Get There?

A rocket lifts the astronauts up. The rocket drops away and the space station stays in space.

Why Are Space Stations Important?

They help us learn about space, the Sun, and how to stay healthy far from home.