International Space Station

British  

noun

1. ISS. an orbiting space station construction of which began in 2001 with the cooperation of 16 nations; used for scientific and space research

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International Space Station

Teacher Joanna Stelmaszczyk said there was "so much excitement" when the video was shown and recalled similar enthusiasm when pupils watched Peake's historic arrival at the International Space Station in 2015.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Astronaut photograph ISS075-E-85249 was taken on August 28, 2026, by a member of the Expedition 75 crew aboard the International Space Station.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Program provides reliable access to space while maximizing research and development by partnering with private U.S. companies, including SpaceX, to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

"We are so excited to be back on planet Earth after an incredible mission on the International Space Station," said American astronaut Jessica Meir, the mission commander.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

I knew, for instance, that I was going to be an astronomer and one day walk on Mars and maybe even live on the next International Space Station.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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