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International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular space laboratory in low Earth orbit, jointly operated by NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA. Launched beginning in 1998, it has been continuously inhabited since November 2000 and supports cutting-edge research in microgravity, Earth observation, and space technology, while fostering international cooperation.

Source: nasa.gov

APODs including "International Space Station"

Space Station Silhouette on the Moon

Space Station Silhouette on the Moon

18/06/2025

International Space Station Crosses the Sun

International Space Station Crosses the Sun

21/05/2025

The ISS Meets Venus

The ISS Meets Venus

11/04/2025

Galaxies in Space

Galaxies in Space

08/03/2025

Rocket Launch as Seen from the International Space Station

05/01/2025

Planet Earth at Twilight

Planet Earth at Twilight

27/12/2024

Aurora Australis and the International Space Station

Aurora Australis and the International Space Station

13/09/2024

Giant Jet from the International Space Station

Giant Jet from the International Space Station

13/08/2024

A Perseid Below

A Perseid Below

09/08/2024

Manicouagan Impact Crater from Space

Manicouagan Impact Crater from Space

25/05/2024

The Crew-8 Nebula

The Crew-8 Nebula

07/03/2024

Space Station, Solar Prominences, Sun

Space Station, Solar Prominences, Sun

19/11/2023