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A Proach Model Spacecraft Replica S1 Truss Flies to the ISS
In October 2002, one of our spacecraft models was taken to the International Space Station to be used as a training aid for astronauts in...


The Last Pair of Solar Array Fly into Space
Here’s a picture of the last pair of ISS solar arrays to be attached to the International Space Station. These 115-foot blue and gold...


ISS Station Wings Fold Like an Accordion
Here’s a picture of one of the solar array wings unfolding like an accordion as they stretch to reach their full length of 115 feet. What...


13 Interesting Facts About the ISS
The International Space Station is a triumph of technological achievement and a symbol of international cooperation. Here are some...


A Close-Up of an ISS Solar Array Wing (SAW)
Here’s a close-up of one of the ISS solar array wings. The International Space Station has eight pairs of these wings. The one in the...


History of the ISS - A Brief Timeline
The first two modules of the International Space Station were launched into space in November-December 1998 and put together while in...


Astronauts Devote 1000 Hours of EVA Time on ISS Construction
ISS construction took thirteen years and 1000 hours of EVA activity to complete. The astronauts in these pictures are busy at work...


Building the ISS - Sure Beats Working for a Living
Ha! Just kidding… The astronauts who worked together to build the International Space Station while in orbit around the planet had one of...


The International Space Station in Orbit
This is an older picture of the International Space Station in orbit over the Earth. As you can see, the ISS doesn’t have all of its...
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