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The ISS was built to be a space environment research laboratory and observatory, where crew members could conduct experiments in many scientific fields including: biology, human biology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology.
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The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable human-made satellite that orbits Earth at an altitude of between 330 km (205mi) and 435 km (270 mi).
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The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest artificial satellite currently orbiting Earth.
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In early space programs, trainee astronauts needed previous military jet test piloting and engineering experience. Today, high achieving students of engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics can all make it.
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