Technology and the geographic study of the Earth 1 International Space Station Technology inf luences the relationship between people and the space in which we live. There are satellites orbiting in space, there is GPS in our mobile phones and we have online maps, big data, satellite photographs, etc. Geography tries to explain the space we live in. That is why geography is a spatial science. Human beings have always wanted to understand our planet. In ancient times, people used the stars to orientate themselves: they observed the sky and made simple measurements. In the space age, geography and technology are closely connected: we are in the age of geotechnology. L E T ' S G E T S TA R T E D Name some important people and events linked to space exploration. Does knowing about space help us to understand our planet better? What is the International Space Station? Do you think countries need to cooperate in space research? Space exploration is a source of innovation, growth and employment. Do you agree with this statement? L E A R N I N G S I T UAT I O N 8
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