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Background
Overview
The ISS represents a pinnacle of international cooperation in science and technology, showcasing advancements in human spaceflight and orbital infrastructure. It is relevant for understanding global scientific collaboration, the challenges of long-duration space missions, and the technological capabilities required for future space exploration, including India's own space ambitions.
The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular space station in low Earth orbit, a collaborative project involving multiple space agencies. It serves as a microgravity research laboratory where scientific experiments are conducted in various fields, and also tests spacecraft systems and equipment required for future long-duration missions.