Facts About The International Space Station

A few "Fascinating Facts About The International Space Station"..........

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• The International Space Station (ISS) is about the size of an American football field - 357 feet (110 m) long and 243 feet (74 m) wide - and comprises 16 main sections where the crew can live and work.

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• The astronauts on the International Space Station work hard, but they get a chance to relax when the day's work is done. After dinner they can watch a movie, enjoy the views from the windows, or phone their families back on Earth.

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• The International Space Station orbits the Earth at an altitude of around 250 miles (400 km). It circles the planet 16 times every day at a speed of around 17,500 mph (28,000 kph). 

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