Question

1. what is the international space station used for and who lives there? 13. besides the space center, what else is merritt island home to?

Explanation:

1. The International Space Station is used for scientific research in microgravity, including biology, physics, and astronomy experiments. Astronauts and cosmonauts from different countries live there to conduct these experiments and maintain the station.
2. Merritt Island is also home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is a habitat for a wide - variety of wildlife species such as birds, reptiles, and mammals.

Answer:

1. Used for scientific research in microgravity; astronauts and cosmonauts live there.
2. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.