The International Space Station, orbiting at 400 km, is a multinational platform for scientific experiments in microgravity, hosting crews from multiple nations.
Details
- Distance: 400 km
- Travel Time: ~0.5 days
- Scientific Interest: Microgravity experiments, space biology
- Surface Conditions: Microgravity, controlled environment (20°C to 25°C)
- Challenges: Docking precision, space debris avoidance, life support
- Past Missions:
Ongoing since 1998