Starliner has innovative, weldless, reusable structure lasting up to 10 missions with six-month turnarounds, featuring wireless internet interfaces.
About International Space station (ISS)
- It is an artificial satellite research facility jointly developed by the USA, European Countries, Japan, Canada and Russia.
- It is the largest manmade and habitable artificial satellite.
- Altitude: Installed in the near-earth orbit which is about 400 km above the earth.
Benefits of ISS
- Research on Earth: The ISS collects data and images aiding climate research, disaster monitoring and response, and studies on light pollution.
- New Frontier in Physics: The ISS's microgravity environment offers new insights into physics, enabling research on colloids, bubbles, and fluid behaviour.
- Advancing Human Health: Scientists study disease, test drugs, and examine human biology using microgravity tools like protein crystals and tissue chips.
- Low Earth Orbit Economy: It is a platform for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers to test their technology in space.
- Long-Duration Space Travel: Research aids understanding space travel's impact on humans and feasibility of human habitats on Mars.
About India’s Own Space Station:
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