Everyday Science · 45 sec
International Space Station
The science behind something you encounter, use, or wonder about.
The useful idea
- A station in orbit
The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station in low Earth orbit (LEO).
- Partner agencies
It is the product of the International Space Station program and is operated by five partner space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), and CSA (Canada).
- Research in microgravity
It is an orbital research station, where scientific experiments in microgravity are conducted and the space environment is studied.
Why this matters
Look for International Space Station the next time you notice this pattern in everyday life.
Try this
Look for International Space Station the next time you notice this pattern in everyday life.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of International Space Station?
- A station in orbit — correct
- Partner agencies
- Research in microgravity
The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station in low Earth orbit (LEO).