The International Space Station - or ISS - is the largest ever manned object to be put into space. The ISS orbits the Earth at a speed of 17,500 mph (28,000 kph) taking just 90 minutes to complete a journey round the planet.Karen Wright provides you with a detailed list of important facts about the International Space Station - including why and how it was built, how the astronauts aboard the ISS live for long periods in space and what the future holds.We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about the International Space Station in our book and that you will be encouraged to discover even more about this incredible and important spacecraft.

The International Space Station (ISS) is a great international, technological, and political achievement. It is the latest step in humankind's quest to explore and live in space. The research done on the ISS may advance our knowledge in various areas of science, enable us to improve life on this planet, and give us the experience and increased understanding that can eventually equip us to journey to other worlds. As a result of the Station s complexity, few understand its configuration, its design and component systems, or the complex operations required in its construction and operation. This book provides high-level insight into the ISS. The ISS is in orbit today, operating with a crew of three. Its assembly will continue through 2010. As the ISS grows, its capabilities will increase, thus requiring a larger crew. Currently, 16 countries are involved in this venture. The sophisticated procedures required in the Station's construction and operation are presented in Amazing 3D Graphics generated by NASA 104 pages of spectacularly detailed color graphics the Space Station as you've never seen it before!