The International Space Station: 52 Fascinating Facts For Kids

The International Space Station - or ISS - is the largest ever manned object to be put into space. The ISS orbits the Earth at a speed of 17,500 mph (28,000 kph) taking just 90 minutes to complete a journey round the planet.Karen Wright provides you with a detailed list of important facts about the International Space Station - including why and how it was built, how the astronauts aboard the ISS live for long periods in space and what the future holds.We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about the International Space Station in our book and that you will be encouraged to discover even more about this incredible and important spacecraft.Chapters: What is a Space Station? | Building the ISS | Becoming an Astronaut | Getting to the ISS | Life on Board the ISS | Space Walks | Getting Back to Earth | Assorted International Space Station Facts