The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular space station that orbits Earth, serving as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. It is a collaborative project involving multiple countries, primarily the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS provides a platform for scientific research across various fields, including biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology, allowing scientists to conduct experiments that would be impossible in other environments. The station supports the continuous presence of astronauts and cosmonauts, facilitating international cooperation in science and technology. It plays a crucial role in the advancement of human space exploration and serves as a testbed for technologies and systems needed for future missions beyond low Earth orbit. The ISS is typically inhabited by a rotating crew who live and work in its unique environment while orbiting Earth at an altitude of approximately 400 kilometers (about 248 miles).
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