International Space Station
Definition
A habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit, serving as a modular space station that is a multinational collaborative project involving space agencies from the United States (NASA), Russia (Roscosmos), Japan (JAXA), Europe (ESA), and Canada (CSA).
A microgravity research laboratory where astronauts conduct scientific experiments, technological tests, and international cooperation in space, orbiting Earth approximately every 90 minutes.
Examples
Astronauts on the International Space Station turned pizza night into a floating fiasco when toppings rebelled against gravity.
The International Space Station's crew pulled off a zero-G yoga class that would make even the most flexible Earth-dweller jealous.
While the International Space Station zips around Earth at 17,500 mph, I'm still orbiting my coffee mug at breakfast.
The International Space Station's latest experiment: growing space lettuce that tastes suspiciously like victory salads.