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International Space Station

noun

  1. an orbiting space station construction of which began in 2001 with the cooperation of 16 nations; used for scientific and space research ISS
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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An unmanned rocket intended to deliver supplies to the International Space Station exploded on Tuesday.

A decade was devoted to life support on the International Space Station, where it has been much appreciated.

Though it would mow your lawn at International Space Station orbital speed—17,000 mph.

Rogozin also announced that Russia will call it quits with the International Space Station in 2020.

That cylinder is in a chamber within the satellite, not unlike an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

Beginning this year, 1998, men and women from 16 countries will build a foothold in the heavens--the International Space Station.

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