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Bonnie Bracey
NASA=92s Observatorium looks at this unprecedented sixteen-nation effort
Check it out at http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 1999
"It could be considered the world=92s most expensive hotel, and you=92d ha=
ve to
say it=92s 'out of this world.' There=92s a spectacular view from every ro=
om.
Its unique guests include close neighbors and former enemies. And if you
want to book a room, you=92ll have to join the ever- growing waiting list=
=85"
The International Space Station (ISS) is truly a place like no other. When
the first crew of three (an American and two Russians) begins living aboar=
d
the station this month, it will mark a chapter in an unprecedented
sixteen-nation cooperative effort -- and usher in a new era of space-based
research.
NASA=92s Observatorium, the U.S. space agency=92s web site for Earth and s=
pace
science, looks at the International Space Station in its newest online
article. It can be found directly at
http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov/nasa/spacefly/Iss/ISS_1.html
"International Space Station" tells the fascinating story of the station=
=92s
construction, complete with photos, NASA and Russian space images, artists=
'
renderings, and links to related sites. You can also see what each country
is contributing to the project.
Beginning with Phase I (underway now) through Phase III (with a scheduled
completion date in 2002), the article looks at the makings of this
"permanent science institute in space" and the remarkable international
effort behind such a daunting task.
Among the many insightful facts about the International Space Station,
you=92ll learn about its wingspan (larger than an American football field)=
,
1-million-pound mass (equal to 290 Jeff Gordon #24 racecars), maximum
occupancy (sleeps seven), and Earth-orbit time (every 95 minutes).
The article also examines the types of scientific research to be conducted
aboard.
NASA=92s Observatorium's homepage is located at http://observe.ivv.nasa.go=
v
NASA's Observatorium is a cooperative agreement among NASA, TRW, and West
Virginia University. It promotes NASA technology via the Internet.
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CONTACT:
Scott Gillespie
NASA's Observatorium
in...@observe.ivv.nasa.gov