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As Big As A Football Field, 16 Orbits Of Earth In 24 Hours: All About ISS Chinook
- Location: Chinook, Washington, United States
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The International Space Station (ISS), a remarkable feat of human engineering and international collaboration, has been orbiting Earth for 25 years. Here are ten fascinating facts about this cosmic outpost:
Size and Weight: The ISS, akin to a mini-city in space, weighs a staggering 419 tonnes and spans the length of a football field, measuring 109 meters end to end.
Scientific Hub: It serves primarily as a research laboratory where scientists from around the world conduct experiments in microgravity conditions, invaluable for advancements in biology, physics, astronomy, and materials science.
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