International Space Station model
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International Space Station model
Model of the Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS, which has been under construction since 1998, is a joint project between the space agencies of the USA, Europe, Russia, Japan and Canada. It has been manned since 2000, and is scheduled for completion in 2011. The Columbus module is 7 metres long and 4.5 metres wide. It is used for a range of life and materials science experiments by European astronauts. The ISS orbits the Earth at an altitude of around 350 kilometres, completing around 15-16 orbits a day. Photographed at the ESA (European Space Agency) Astronaut Training Centre in Cologne, Germany
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This print showcases a meticulously crafted model of the Columbus module, an integral part of the awe-inspiring International Space Station (ISS). The ISS, a remarkable joint venture between space agencies from the USA, Europe, Russia, Japan, and Canada, has been under construction since 1998. Manned since 2000 and scheduled for completion in 2011 (note: this information may be outdated), it represents the pinnacle of international collaboration in engineering and technology. The Columbus module itself measures an impressive 7 meters in length and 4.5 meters in width. Designed specifically for European astronauts to conduct various life and materials science experiments, it symbolizes Europe's significant contribution to space exploration. Photographed at the esteemed ESA Astronaut Training Centre located in Cologne, Germany – a hub of research and technological advancement – this image captures both the scientific quest for knowledge and the immense dedication required to achieve such extraordinary feats. As it orbits around Earth at an altitude of approximately 350 kilometers, completing around 15-16 orbits per day, the ISS serves as a testament to humanity's boundless curiosity about our universe. This photograph not only highlights Germany's involvement through its renowned German Space Agency (DLR) but also embodies mankind's collective ambition to conquer new frontiers in space flight during the dynamic era of the twenty-first century.
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