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Where is the ISS now?

Themes:
ISS orbit; World map and Earth surface coordinates; 2D projection; Time measurement

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Interactive exercises

When and where to see the ISS?

Themes:
ISS orbit; Sky observation; Earth rotation; World map

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Make a two-dimensional sketch
of the ISS’ orbit

Themes:
Earth orientation; Degree, 2D projection; ISS orbit

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The distance between London and Rome

Themes:
Velocity; Equations; Earth’s size

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The international partners

Themes:
Countries and flags; International collaboration

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Europe seen from space: countries

Themes:
European countries

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Europe seen from space: cities

Themes:
European countries

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Europe seen from space: mountains

Themes:
European mountain ranges

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Europe seen from space: seas

Themes:
European seas

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Europe seen from space: rivers

Themes:
European rivers

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Classroom activities

Find out whether the ISS is visible
from where you live

Themes:
ISS orbit; Sky observation; Earth rotation; World map; Geometric drawing

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What speed is needed?

Themes:
Circular motion; Orbits; Solar systems; Proportions

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The international partners

Themes:
Countries and flags; International relationships; Future projects in space

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A day on board the ISS

Themes:
Daily life of astronauts; Live on the ISS; Europe seen from the ISS

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