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NASA's Consolidated Launch Schedule

NASA's Launch Schedule features the planned dates and details for missions by NASA and the partner nations in the International Space Station ...

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Vehicle Fleet and Modules

Learn about key elements of the station and the vehicles that helped put the complex in orbit.

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Space Station Construction

Construction of the International Space Station began with the Zarya module's launch in November 1998. Learn about the past station assembly missions.

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Vehicle Arrivals and Departures

Numerous vehicles from the United States, Russia, Europe and Japan visit the International Space Station.

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Current Station Layout

International Space Station as of May 28, 2013

Image above: This computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station reflects its external appearance as of May 28, 2013. Soyuz 35 (TMA-09M) docks to Rassvet. Soyuz 34 (TMA-08M) is docked to Poisk. Progress 50 is docked to Pirs. Progress 51 docks to Zvezda aft. Photo credit: NASA

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Next Space Station Launch

Launch Vehicle: ISS Progress 52
Date: July 24
Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Description: Progress 52 will carry supplies, hardware, fuel and water to the International Space Station.
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Space Station for Researchers

Discover how NASA partners with industry, academia and federal, state, regional and local entities for research and development.
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Space Station for Kids

Are you a student interested in some of the cool experiments and activities related to space station science and technology?
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Space Station for Educators

Are you an educator with ideas for projects or experiments that could be done on ISS? Interested in getting involved in ISS educational programs or need materials for your class?
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International Space Station Live! →

Check out how the International Space Station, the most complex structure ever built in space, works on a daily basis.
Interactive Space Station Reference Guide

Take a virtual tour of the orbital outpost.
Station Assembly Animation

This animation depicts the assembly of the International Space Station since Nov. 20, 1998, with the delivery of the Zarya module, through May 16, 2011, with the delivery of the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier-3 and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.
Assembly Sequence Imagery →

Exterior photos show the Station's growth as new components are added.

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