International Space Station
Description The International Space Station is a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit.
The ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. The station is suited for the testing of space craft systems and equipment required for missions to the Moon and Mars.
This image is a computer-generated rendering of the completed space station.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: jsc2006-e-43519
Date: October 2006
International Space Station
Description The International Space Station is a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit.
The ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. The station is suited for the testing of space craft systems and equipment required for missions to the Moon and Mars.
This image is a computer-generated rendering of the completed space station.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: jsc2006-e-43519
Date: October 2006