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International Space Station

The International Space Station (or ISS) is a Space Station jointly being constructed by NASA and the Russian Space Agency, along with Canada, Japan, Brazil, and the ESA, in an effort to send astronauts into space for long durations and conduct experiments in space. Construction began in 1998 and is scheduled to be completed in 2011. Our International Space Station category is for questions related to the International Space Station and its operations.

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Where is the International Space Station now?

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It is constantly orbitting the Earth. There are a number of websites that will enable you to track where it is right now. See the links below for two of these.

What do ISS facility services do?

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ISS Facility Services offers office and commercial cleaning, security, property maintenance, catering, and facility management in over 50 counties worldwide.

What is the purpose of the Earth station antenna?

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The main purpose of the Earth station antenna is that it receives and RF signal, which it turns into an electromagnetic wave and sends to a satellite. It then transfers the energy from the satellite to different signals and sends it to receiving equipment.

What is the humidity inside the International Space Station?

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The humidity is filtered out by a humidity control system.

Why has the International Space Station been built in sections rather than being sent upto space alllat once WikiAnswers?

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For lots of practical reasons. It would have been much more difficult to launch it if it was in its complete form. It was easier to bring it up section by section. Scientific work could also be done on the station itself, without having to wait for it to be completed. It gave them time to test out new things. Technology was also developing, so they could send up the latest technology of the time. Many people were working on it, so it was easier to have them work on their pieces separately and then bring them together in space. For these and other reasons, it was easier to do it in sections and assemble it in space.

What is the record stay on the International Space Station?

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The record for the longest stay on the International Space Station is held by a Russian cosmonaut. Sergei Avdeyev earned the record by staying aboard for just over 747 days.

Where was the international space station constructed?

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The majority of the components of the International Space Station were constructed in the United States, but there are pieces from Canada, Russia and Japan. The ISS itself was assembled in orbit, and new modules have been added every couple of years.

Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?

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it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.