International Space Station
LocationSpace (LEO)
Year1998
Size109 m span
TypeOrbital habitat
About International Space Station
The largest structure ever built in space. Continuously occupied since November 2000. Orbits at 408 km altitude. Travels at 28,000 km/h, completing an orbit every 90 minutes. Has hosted over 270 crew members from 21 countries. Solar arrays generate up to 120 kW of power.
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