The International Space Station in the News
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February 13, 2013 - The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest structure ever built in space. The outpost, the product of 15 countries and five different space agencies, carries a an international crew of six people when fully staffed. But to support that crew, NASA and its partners rely on robotic cargo ships and Soyuz to ferry food, supplies and other vital gear to astronauts.
The International Space Station (ISS) is In the news more than ever these days. Through the magic of Twitter, and downloadable Apps you can hear from the Astronauts orbiting the Earth, on a regular basis. Classrooms and enthusiests alike are taking atvantage of new technology and learning more, and more each day about Space and Space Travel. As a matter of fact, on February 8th, William Shatner (AKA, Cptn. Kirk) called Commander Chris Hadfield in the ISS and spoke with him about ISS and the future of space travel. See Video.
ISS is tthe largest structure ever built in space. The outpost, the product of 15 countries and five different space agencies, carries a an international crew of six people when fully staffed. But to support that crew, NASA and its partners rely on robotic cargo ships and Soyuz to ferry food, supplies and other vital gear to astronauts. For a glimpse of what it is like on the space Station and to take a tour, Click Here.
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