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Behind The Wings

Building The International Space Station

Behind the Wings is a video series produced by Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum that gives viewers behind-the-scenes access to aircraft, industry leaders and more.

Building The International Space Station

Behind The Wings: Video Series Episode 2 | 26m 42s | CC

Orbiting 250 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a marvel of engineering and global collaboration. Built by 15 nations over decades, it's a laboratory, a gateway to deep space, and a home base for astronauts. Go behind the scenes to explore how the ISS was assembled in-orbit, what it takes to live and work in microgravity, why this unique spacecraft continues to shape the future.

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