What was the original basic purpose of the international space station? a) to be the largest artificial satellite. b)to be a space laboratory for scientists. c)to launch rocket-propelled weapons. d)to direct all global communications.

The correct answer is B. The original basic purpose of the International Space Station was to be a space laboratory for scientists.

Explanation:

The International Space Station was meant to be a laboratory, observatory and factory in low Earth orbit. In addition, it was planned to provide transportation, maintenance, and act as a test base for possible future missions to the Moon, Mars and asteroids.

in february 1787, congress decided that a convention should be convened to revise the articles of confederation, the nation’s first constitution. in may, 55 delegates came to philadelphia, and the constitutional convention began. debates erupted over representation in congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch. the debates continued through four hot and muggy months. but eventually the delegates reached compromises, and on september 17, they produced the u.s. constitution, replacing the articles with the governing document that has functioned effectively for more than 200 years.