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jsc2012e017837 -- Multiple images of the International Space Station

Photographing the Station from Your Own Backyard

Photographing the station seems like something that could be done only from space, but taking its picture is easier than you might think.

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ISS030-E-012724 -- Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank

Living and Working

The International Space Station’s Expedition 30 crew had an off-duty day Monday with some exercise, maintenance and science scheduled.

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Astronaut Don Pettit examines computer card

Space Station Team Undertakes 'EPIC' Event

Working in chorus with the International Space Station team in Mission Control, the Expedition 30 crew is upgrading the primary computers onboard.

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Comet Lovejoy

Station Commander Captures Unprecedented View of Comet

International Space Station Commander Dan Burbank captured spectacular imagery of Comet Lovejoy on Wednesday.

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The Smoke Aerosol Measurement Experiment, or SAME, sample carousel aboard the International Space Station.

Research and Technology

Where there's smoke, you need a functioning smoke detector that can tell the difference between, say, smoke particles and dust.

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ISS030-E-007557 -- Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank (foreground) and Flight Engineer Anton Shkaplerov

Crews and Expeditions

Learn more about expeditions to the International Space Station.

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Facilities around the world support the operation and management of the International Space Station Credit: NASA

International Cooperation

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station.

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International Space Station assembly elements

Building and Assembly

Learn about past and future International Space Station assembly missions, key elements of the complex and the vehicles that helped put it in orbit.

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International Space Station flight control room

Ground Facilities

Get information on the ground facilities that support construction, assembly and operation of the International Space Station.

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Current and Future Expeditions Gallery

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