40 Never-Heard-Of Science Facts That Will Amaze You

The International Space Station stands as a testament to global cooperation in space exploration, uniting NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada) in a joint effort. The largest man-made structure in low Earth orbit, the ISS symbolizes humanity’s ambitions beyond our planet.

Since its initial launch in 1998, the International Space Station has completed a staggering 100,000 laps around Earth, cruising at a brisk pace of 7.66 km/s. With each orbit taking just under 93 minutes, this engineering marvel encircles our planet about 15.5 times daily, offering a unique vantage point for observation and research.