The International Space Station floats 220 miles above Earth – wondrous, distant, and unreachable for everyone except astronauts.
The privilege of seeing the space station up close has previously only been extended to astronauts — few of which are allowed on the orbital laboratory at one time. Now, you can join this select group and see the space station in a whole new way. |
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This 3D rendering of the International Space Station allows you to tour one of mankind’s greatest achievements from your couch. You can finally see what the world’s only space-based laboratory is actually like.
Tour the International Space Station! P.S. Use the buttons below to share your experience with your friends and family on Facebook and Twitter. |
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Stunning Echo of 800-year-old Explosion
In the year 1181 a rare supernova explosion appeared in the night sky, staying visible for 185 consecutive days. Historical records show that the supernova looked like a temporary ‘star’ in the constellation Cassiopeia shining as bright as Saturn....