International Space Station

Proper noun

Meaning

the International Space Station

An artificial satellite in low-earth orbit operating by a number of cooperating space programs.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

space station ISS

Examples

After analyzing the sanctions against our space industry, I suggest that the USA bring their astronauts to the International Space Station using a trampoline. Dmitry Rogozin

Through these ongoing activities and possibly in the future, a Canadian will go live and work on the International Space Station and we will continue to make Canadians proud of our achievements in space. Marc Garneau

Canada has made a strong commitment as a partner in the International Space Station and, like the other partners, wishes to see the assembly of this unique orbiting laboratory continue. Marc Garneau

For the record if someone did that to me I'd hitch a ride to the International Space Station straight away; of course who am I kidding, they would never let me in, I've got spiders for hands! Internet is mean! John Oliver (comedian)

I think both the space shuttle program and the International Space Station program have not really lived up to their expectations. Buzz Aldrin

NASA will send up a big sun shade that will be in orbit between the earth and sun and deflect 2 or 3 percent of the sunshine back into space. It would be cheaper than the international space station. James Lovelock

Close letter words and terms

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