Destination Station

Opens May 26, 2012

Explore the International Space Station and discover the real and potential impacts of the station on our everyday lives. 

What is the International Space Station (ISS)? The ISS is an internationally-developed research facility located in earth's lower orbit. It is the largest space station ever constructed. It serves as a research laboratory where astronauts from around the world conduct experiments in human health and exploration, technology testing for enabling future exploration, research in basic life and physical sciences, and earth and space science. 

Now you can step aboard the ISS with this new hands-on traveling exhibit that offers an insiders look at this incredible laboratory.