Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Life on the International Space Station

Background

• Station was occupied by international teams of scientists over several months.
• Research was done on living conditions.

Early impressions

• The air smelt 31……………
• The temperature was easy to adjust.
• The food had enough 32……………
• 33…………… was efficient

Problems

• Difficulties with air filters caused lack of 34……………
• It was difficult to keep cabin objects secure.
• Systems were incompatible
• e.g. there were problems when mixing 35…………… because of the preservatives
• The 36…………… available were not always suitable for their purpose
• It was difficult to access the 37…………… for equipment maintenance

Suggested improvements

• Systems and equipment should undergo more extensive 38……………
• In language training, astronauts needed practice in understanding the controller’s 39……………
• There should be less emphasis on 40…………… and more on other issues.