The first part launched in 1998. It's not yet finished, the last module is supposed to launch in 2012.
More modules could be added in the future.
Space rockets are typically built by aerospace companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin. These companies design, manufacture, and launch rockets for various purposes, including satellite deployment, resupply missions to the International Space Station, and crewed missions to outer space.
It takes 2 days. You might think that that's a long time for a space shuttle to go to the space station. Especially when you know that it takes about 2 minutes for the space shuttle to go into space. But here's why: The space station is orbiting the earth, and so will the space shuttle when it goes into space. If it goes faster though, it will fly away from the earth's atmosphere and get lost in outer space. So the Space Shuttle goes slightly faster so it will catch up, but not too fast so that it will fly off into outer space. That's why it takes 2 days.
It takes about 8 minutes from launch for the shuttle to reach space. How is that for speed? Once in space, the space shuttle and the International Space Station orbit the Earth about 16 times a day. They are actually traveling faster than a bullet! That fast rate of speed along with Earth's gravity keep them in orbit around our planet
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef visible from outer space. It is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia and is so extensive that it can be seen from the International Space Station.
Yes, the International Space Station (ISS) is in outer space. It orbits Earth at an altitude of about 420 kilometers (260 miles) above the Earth's surface.
Humans have not left outer space. The International Space Station is still crewed.
Yes, you can! Here is a link to one of the pictures NASA has from the international space station.
Space rockets are typically built by aerospace companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin. These companies design, manufacture, and launch rockets for various purposes, including satellite deployment, resupply missions to the International Space Station, and crewed missions to outer space.
It takes 2 days. You might think that that's a long time for a space shuttle to go to the space station. Especially when you know that it takes about 2 minutes for the space shuttle to go into space. But here's why: The space station is orbiting the earth, and so will the space shuttle when it goes into space. If it goes faster though, it will fly away from the earth's atmosphere and get lost in outer space. So the Space Shuttle goes slightly faster so it will catch up, but not too fast so that it will fly off into outer space. That's why it takes 2 days.
It takes about 8 minutes from launch for the shuttle to reach space. How is that for speed? Once in space, the space shuttle and the International Space Station orbit the Earth about 16 times a day. They are actually traveling faster than a bullet! That fast rate of speed along with Earth's gravity keep them in orbit around our planet
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef visible from outer space. It is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia and is so extensive that it can be seen from the International Space Station.
If you are in a space station or space suit, yes you can.
People are not visible from outer space with the naked eye. The International Space Station and some high-resolution satellites are able to capture images of cities and large structures, but individual people cannot be seen.
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Yes, the International Space Station (ISS) is in outer space. It orbits Earth at an altitude of about 420 kilometers (260 miles) above the Earth's surface.
A cosmonaut travels to space, typically aboard a spacecraft like the Russian Soyuz or the International Space Station. They undergo extensive training to live and work in microgravity and conduct scientific research while in orbit around the Earth.
America's first satellite launched into outer space was called the Explorer 1, and was launched in 1958.