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The International Space Station: The First Step In Exploration Poster
The front of the International Space Station poster

The information in this document was accurate as of the original publication date.

 Audience: Educators
Grades: K-12
Product Number: EW-2007-02-150-HQ


The International Space Station is the largest orbiting laboratory ever built. When fully complete, the ISS will weigh about 420,000 kilograms (925,000 pounds). It will be the size of a football field including the end zones. The assembly of the ISS will continue through 2010, when the space shuttle will be retired from service. The International Space Station: The First Step In Exploration poster displays an artistic depiction of the ISS when it is complete. The back of the poster explains the basic facts about the ISS and its many components. Three hands-on technology activities help students understand how the ISS works.

The International Space Station: The First Step In Exploration
>  View front [1MB PDF file]
>  View back [7MB PDF file]

Demonstration videos for activities:

Robotic Arm/ISS End Effector  [14MB]
Duration: 3 minutes 02 seconds

Integrated Truss/Straw Truss  [12MB]
Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds
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