International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station, or a habitable artificial satellite, in low Earth orbit. The ISS is now the largest human-made body in low Earth orbit and can often be seen from Earth. The ISS consists of pressurised modules, external trusses, solar arrays, and other components. ISS components have been launched by Russian Proton and Soyuz rockets, and American Space Shuttles. Mass ≈ 419,455 kg Length 72.8 m Width 108.5 m Height ≈ 20 m Orbital speed 7.67 km/s (27,600 km/h; 17,200 mph) Orbital period 92.65 minutes Orbits per day 15.54 Current Modules: Zarya 20 November 1998 Unity 6 December 1998 Zvezda 12 July 2000 Upcoming Modules: Destiny Quest Pirs and Poisk Harmony Tranquility Columbus Kibō Cupola Rassvet