Various scientific researches and experiments are carried out on whether people can live in space. The region where these scientific studies in space are carried out is known as the space station. The International Space Station is also a platform that allows experiments to be carried out and consists of solar panels, pressurized modules and supporting exoskeleton structures. This platform is also defined as a spaceport.
Where is the International Space Station?
This space station, also known as the International Space Station in English, is located in orbit around the earth. Space stations, in other words spaceports, are usually located around the earth at a certain distance. The first Turkish astronaut from our country to go to the International Space Station, which is among the artificial satellite types, is Alper Gezeravcı. The International Space Station, which is the largest among the artificial satellites in Earth orbit, is located in low earth orbit.
How many kilometers above is the International Space Station?
The International Space Station appears as a space base where astronauts are sent to conduct various experiments and studies. This space base, created by 5 different space institutions, has the feature of being open to the use of many countries. At this point, the question of how many kilometers from the Earth the International Space Station is may come to the fore. This space station has an average altitude of between 408 kilometers and 418 kilometers. This stated height of this space base located in Earth’s orbit may change over time.
How was the International Space Station launched?
Since gravity is not completely zero in the area where the International Space Station is located, the station is in orbit around the earth. The first part of this station, which was created by the coming together of 5 different space organizations, was launched into space in 1998. This spaceport, launched into space using the Russian-made Soyuz rocket, is the 9th space station built to date and manned. In this context, we may encounter the question of how fast the International Space Station is going, regarding this space base located in orbit around the earth. This station travels at a speed of 28 thousand km per hour.
International Space Station size and cost
The International Space Station, which provides the opportunity for both scientific and technical studies in space and is the largest artificial satellite in earth orbit, covers an area approximately 4 times larger than the Mir space base, also known as the Russian Space Station. At this point, the size of the International Space Station is equivalent to the size of a football field. The average length of this station is around 108 meters. It offers the opportunity to do scientific work in many different branches such as astronomy, physics, meteorology and chemistry. The cost of the International Space Station is 150 billion dollars.