Read the following text.

What is the significance of assembling the ISS modules and components in orbit by various space agencies?

    (a) It demonstrates the technical capabilities and expertise of different countries.

    (b) It reduces the cost and complexity of launching the spacecraft from Earth.

    (c) It enhances the cooperation and collaboration among different countries.

    (d) All of the above.

Answer written by the student: 

The correct answer is (d) All of the above

Step-by-step explanation of the answer: 📝

• To find the information, we can read the second and third paragraphs of the extract, which say:
• The ISS is also a symbol of international cooperation and peaceful exploration of space. The ISS was launched in 1998 and has been continuously inhabited since 2000. The ISS is composed of several modules and components that have been assembled in orbit by various space agencies, such as NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA. The ISS has a mass of about 420 tons and a length of about 110 meters. The ISS can accommodate up to seven crew members at a time, who usually stay for six months. The ISS is visited by various spacecraft, such as the Soyuz, the Dragon, and the Starliner, that bring supplies and new crew members.
• These paragraphs tell us that assembling the ISS modules and components in orbit by various space agencies has the following significance: 🌟
• It demonstrates the technical capabilities and expertise of different countries.🛠️
• It reduces the cost and complexity of launching the spacecraft from Earth.💰
• It enhances the cooperation and collaboration among different countries.🤝

Therefore, the option that correctly identifies the significance of assembling the ISS modules and components in orbit by various space agencies is (d) All of the above. ✅