International Space Station

The International Space Station, or ISS, represents a global partnership of 16 nations. This project is an engineering, scientific and technological marvel, ushering a new era of human space exploration. Its first component launched into orbit in 1998, and the ISS is now the largest artificial body in orbit and can often be seen with the naked eye from Earth. The ISS consists of pressurised modules, external trusses, solar arrays, and other components. ISS components have been launched by Russian Proton and Soyuz rockets, and American Space Shuttles.

Stamps:
Penguins, issued on 01.06.2015.
Flannery O’Connor, issued on 05.06.2015.
Silver Coffeepot, issued on 16.03.2007.
Navajo Jewelry, issued on 12.05.2007.


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