Orbiting 220 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a technological marvel and a remarkable symbol of the advances that are being made through peaceful cooperation. Thanks to the combined efforts of sixteen countries worldwide, this permanent orbiting laboratory will provide all of humanity with research into new technologies, and will allow us a dazzling glimpse into the future.
Orbiting 220 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a technological marvel and a remarkable symbol of the advances that are being made through peaceful cooperation. Thanks to the combined efforts of sixteen countries worldwide, this permanent orbiting laboratory will provide all of humanity with research into new technologies, and will allow us a dazzling glimpse into the future.
School & Library Binding
(Turtleback Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Offers an in-depth look at the International Space Station that came into existence through the cooperation of sixteen countries and is used by scientists from all over the world as an orbiting laboratory for scientific research. Enhanced with full-c