International Space Station, which is a habitable artificial satellite

ISS

ISS stands for the International Space Station, which is a habitable artificial satellite that orbits the Earth at an altitude of approximately 408 kilometers (253 miles). It is a joint project between five space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). The ISS serves as a laboratory and observatory for scientific research in areas such as biology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology. It also serves as a platform for testing new technologies and for conducting experiments related to long-term human spaceflight, such as studying the effects of microgravity on the human body. The ISS has been continuously inhabited by rotating crews of astronauts and cosmonauts since November 2000, and it is expected to remain in operation until at least 2028.