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What you see is the sun's light being reflected off it. This is the same for any satellite. As it passes it first starts to reflect more light at you so it gets brighter, and then it starts to reflect less light and slowly appears to fade away. It doesn't have any flashing lights, which is how you know it is a satellite and not a plane. It is the largest man made object orbiting us, so it is the brightest satellite. You can see other satellites in the same way, brightening up and then fading away, but as they are smaller, they reflect less light back and don't look as bright.

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What does space ships look like?

Space ships can come in various shapes and sizes depending on their purpose and design. They can range from small capsules like SpaceX's Crew Dragon to larger vessels like the International Space Station. Generally, space ships have a streamlined and aerodynamic appearance to help them navigate through the vacuum of space.


What makes the space station so bright?

The International Space Station and all satellites reflect light from the sun towards Earth. If the light is being directed towards where you are they look very bright. As the International Space Station is the largest object orbiting around the Earth, it reflects more light than anything else so it can look the brightest.


What does a international space station look like from earth?

The International Space Station (ISS) appears as a bright, fast-moving dot in the sky when viewed from Earth. It resembles a fast-moving airplane but does not have blinking lights. The ISS orbits the Earth approximately every 90 minutes, so it can often be seen during evening or early morning hours.


Why did they make the international space station?

They made the international space station, because astronauts in earth orbit, can do experiments and learn stuff, they could not do on the planet. They can study outer space more easily, when there are no clouds blocking the view. They can look down at the earth and study pollution and weather much better from outer space. A space station has more room than the 3rd stage of a Saturn V moon rocket that was used for the Skylab space station in 1973. Having people in orbit offers many opportunities that being earth bound does not.


What are the job on the International Space Station?

Jobs on the International Space Station (ISS) include conducting scientific experiments, maintaining the station's systems, performing spacewalks for repairs and maintenance, and communicating with mission control on Earth. Astronauts also participate in exercise routines to combat the effects of microgravity on the body.

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What does a international space station look like from earth?

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Why did they make the international space station?

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