International

International

The International Space Station

Did you know that the first space station was orbiting in 1971?  Or that seven different countries built and now maintain the International Space Station?  The next goal is an inhabitable tourist location in space.  How's that view of the stars for you?

• Virtual Tour of the ISS - Take a look inside the International Space Station. 
• How Space Stations Work - A great HowStuffWorks article with interactive features.
• CNN View - Rotate the space station and look at the outside components.