BSL Astronomy – International Space Station (ISS)

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International Space Station (ISS)
The International Space Station is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth.
It serves as a home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live and
scientific laboratory for astronauts from multiple countries,
where they conduct research in space that can benefit life on Earth.
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BSL Sign Languages
of ISS (International Space Station) (1)

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BSL Sign Languages
of ISS (International Space Station) (2)

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BSL Explanation
of International Space Station (ISS)

(BSL Version – Glossary of Astronomy)
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Glossary of Astronomy – International Space Station (ISS)

  • located in low Earth orbit, circling the planet at high speeds. 
  • astronauts from different countries live and work on the station in rotating shifts.
  • primarily used for scientific research in various fields, including biology, physics, and materials science.
  • on the ISS, the solar panels are used to collect sunlight and convert this energy into electricity to make its a weird shape.

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Did you know?

  • As of January 2025, there are two fully operational space stations in orbit around Earth;
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International Space Station (ISS)
(Visible Passes – Heavens Above)
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China’s Tiangong Space Station (TSS)
(Visible Passes – Heavens Above)

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