International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft in low Earth orbit that serves as a unique microgravity and space environment research laboratory. It is a joint project involving multiple space agencies, including NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), and CSA (Canada). The ISS facilitates international collaboration in scientific research and technological development, allowing astronauts from various countries to carry out experiments in fields such as biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology. The station is continuously inhabited and orbits Earth approximately every 90 minutes. It plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of living and working in space, informs future space exploration missions, and contributes to the development of new technologies for both space and Earth applications. The ISS represents a significant achievement in international cooperation in space exploration.