International Space Station

The presentation intended to provide a broad overview of what the International Space Station LISS) is and how it is being developed, who the International Partners are, and the vision for the Space Station. The presentation is predominantly pictorial with top-level station information included such as the size and weight, the amount of pressurized volume, amount of power, etc. that will be available when the station is completed. The presentation also acknowledges the countries participating in the ISS Program, the contributions of the International Partners in terms of both hardware elements and launches, the Crews that have helped assemble, outfit, and/or occupy the Station, and the research that is already underway onboard. The major hardware elements to be delivered over the next several years are shown and the presentation ends with slides giving the overall functionality and capabilities the International Space Station will provide when complete.